Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Mounds
In or near St Margaret's Hope.
Mounds — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Mark Crook — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Mounds is a archaeological located in scotland-islands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Mounds are archaeological sites located in the Scottish Islands. These earthworks are significant for their historical context, often linked to ancient burial practices or ceremonial sites.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.9076, -2.8979
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2RX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/8331444648 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mounds?
- Mounds is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2RX).
- What is Mounds?
- Mounds — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mounds?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2RX.
- Is Mounds free to visit?
- Yes, Mounds is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mounds?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2RX. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.