Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Pictish burial mound
In or near Scalloway.
Pictish burial mound — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Ruth Sharville — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Pictish burial mound 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
The Pictish burial mound is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This structure is associated with the Pictish culture, known for its unique art and societal organisation during the early medieval period.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 60.1912, -1.2764
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9LJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/2386441099 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pictish burial mound?
- Pictish burial mound is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9LJ).
- What is Pictish burial mound?
- Pictish burial mound — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pictish burial mound?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9LJ.
- Is Pictish burial mound free to visit?
- Yes, Pictish burial mound is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pictish burial mound?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9LJ. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.