Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
South Knowe
In or near Stromness.
South Knowe — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Rob Farrow — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
South 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
South Knowe is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. It is known for its significant historical findings, contributing to the understanding of the region's past. The site is of particular interest to researchers and historians.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 59.0007, -3.2302
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3JZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Official site
- www.megalithic.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/2402625128 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Knowe?
- South Knowe is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3JZ).
- What is South Knowe?
- South Knowe — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to South Knowe?
- Drivers can use postcode KW16 3JZ.
- Is South Knowe free to visit?
- Yes, South Knowe is free to enter.
- How do I get to South Knowe?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3JZ. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.