Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Post-Medieval kelp pits
Post-Medieval kelp pits — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
N Chadwick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Post-Medieval kelp pits 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.
Place summary
Post-Medieval kelp pits are archaeological sites located in the Scottish Islands. These pits are remnants of the 18th and 19th centuries, used for the production of kelp, which was a significant industry at the time. They provide insight into the historical economic practices of the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 59.1135, -3.0111
Sources
- osm: node/9294477142 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Post-Medieval kelp pits?
- Post-Medieval kelp pits is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
- What is Post-Medieval kelp pits?
- Post-Medieval kelp pits — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Post-Medieval kelp pits?
- Its coordinates are 59.1135°, -3.0111°.
- Is Post-Medieval kelp pits free to visit?
- Yes, Post-Medieval kelp pits is free to enter.