Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Prehistoric burnt mound
Prehistoric burnt mound — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
David Medcalf — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Prehistoric burnt 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 Prehistoric burnt mound is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. It features remnants of ancient cooking practices, characterised by the presence of heat-affected stones. This site provides insight into prehistoric life and food preparation methods in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 59.1655, -2.9986
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2PR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/8827990237 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Prehistoric burnt mound?
- Prehistoric burnt mound is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2PR).
- What is Prehistoric burnt mound?
- Prehistoric burnt mound — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Prehistoric burnt mound?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2PR.
- Is Prehistoric burnt mound free to visit?
- Yes, Prehistoric burnt mound is free to enter.
- How do I get to Prehistoric burnt mound?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2PR. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.