Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Site of possible Viking house
In or near Finstown.
Site of possible Viking house — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Site of possible Viking house 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 possible Viking house is an archaeological location in the Scottish Islands. This site offers insights into Viking settlement patterns and domestic life, reflecting the region's historical significance during the Viking Age.
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- Coordinates
- 59.0814, -2.9886
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2TY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/9317848941 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Site of possible Viking house?
- Site of possible Viking house is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2TY).
- What is Site of possible Viking house?
- Site of possible Viking house — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Site of possible Viking house?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2TY.
- Is Site of possible Viking house free to visit?
- Yes, Site of possible Viking house is free to enter.
- How do I get to Site of possible Viking house?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2TY. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.