Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Rantan barrows
Rantan barrows — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Stephen Stachowiak — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Rantan barrows 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
Rantan Barrows is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. It features a series of burial mounds, indicative of ancient burial practices. The site offers insight into the region's prehistoric culture and is of significant historical interest.
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- Coordinates
- 59.1350, -3.2316
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2NR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/9909718882 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rantan barrows?
- Rantan barrows is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2NR).
- What is Rantan barrows?
- Rantan barrows — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rantan barrows?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2NR.
- Is Rantan barrows free to visit?
- Yes, Rantan barrows is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rantan barrows?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2NR. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.