Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Site of Mucklehouse Ruid Chapel and burial ground (around C14)
In or near St Margaret's Hope.
Site of Mucklehouse Ruid Chapel and burial ground (around C14) — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Anne Burgess — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Site of Mucklehouse Ruid Chapel and burial ground (around C14) 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 Site of Mucklehouse Ruid Chapel and burial ground is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. It dates from around the 14th century and offers insight into the region's historical religious practices and burial customs.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.7859, -2.9770
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2RJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: way/940378667 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Site of Mucklehouse Ruid Chapel and burial ground (around C14)?
- Site of Mucklehouse Ruid Chapel and burial ground (around C14) is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2RJ).
- What is Site of Mucklehouse Ruid Chapel and burial ground (around C14)?
- Site of Mucklehouse Ruid Chapel and burial ground (around C14) — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Site of Mucklehouse Ruid Chapel and burial ground (around C14)?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2RJ.
- Is Site of Mucklehouse Ruid Chapel and burial ground (around C14) free to visit?
- Yes, Site of Mucklehouse Ruid Chapel and burial ground (around C14) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Site of Mucklehouse Ruid Chapel and burial ground (around C14)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2RJ. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.