Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Naust (period unassigned)
Naust (period unassigned) — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Stuart Wilding — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Naust (period unassigned) 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
Naust is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. It represents a type of boat shed used in ancient maritime cultures, although the specific period of construction is unassigned. The site provides insights into the region's historical relationship with seafaring and fishing practices.
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- Coordinates
- 59.2814, -2.9240
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2DD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/8636544882 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Naust (period unassigned)?
- Naust (period unassigned) is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2DD).
- What is Naust (period unassigned)?
- Naust (period unassigned) — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Naust (period unassigned)?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2DD.
- Is Naust (period unassigned) free to visit?
- Yes, Naust (period unassigned) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Naust (period unassigned)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2DD. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.