Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Salt Knowe
In or near Stromness.
Salt Knowe — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Shelley Rainey — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Salt Knowe 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
Salt Knowe is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. It features remnants of ancient structures, providing insight into the region's historical significance. The site contributes to the understanding of prehistoric habitation in this area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 59.0008, -3.2327
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3JZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Official site
- www.megalithic.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/5522411677 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Salt Knowe?
- Salt Knowe is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3JZ).
- What is Salt Knowe?
- Salt Knowe — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Salt Knowe?
- Drivers can use postcode KW16 3JZ.
- Is Salt Knowe free to visit?
- Yes, Salt Knowe is free to enter.
- How do I get to Salt Knowe?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3JZ. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.