Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
St Ola's Chapel (Norse) and burial ground (Medieval)
In or near St Margaret's Hope.
St Ola's Chapel (Norse) and burial ground (Medieval) — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Ian Balcombe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
St Ola's Chapel (Norse) and burial ground (Medieval) 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
St Ola's Chapel is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This Norse chapel and accompanying burial ground date back to the Medieval period, reflecting the region's historical significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.8083, -2.9794
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2RH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/8264456478 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Ola's Chapel (Norse) and burial ground (Medieval)?
- St Ola's Chapel (Norse) and burial ground (Medieval) is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2RH).
- What is St Ola's Chapel (Norse) and burial ground (Medieval)?
- St Ola's Chapel (Norse) and burial ground (Medieval) — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Ola's Chapel (Norse) and burial ground (Medieval)?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2RH.
- Is St Ola's Chapel (Norse) and burial ground (Medieval) free to visit?
- Yes, St Ola's Chapel (Norse) and burial ground (Medieval) is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Ola's Chapel (Norse) and burial ground (Medieval)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2RH. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.