Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
Stones of Via (remains of Neolithic chambered cairn)
In or near Stromness.
Stones of Via (remains of Neolithic chambered cairn) — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
John Ireland — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Stones of Via (remains of Neolithic chambered cairn) is a burial mound 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 Stones of Via are the remains of a Neolithic chambered cairn located in the Scottish Islands. This burial mound is an archaeological site, reflecting early human burial practices and the significance of the area in prehistoric times.
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- Coordinates
- 59.0248, -3.2906
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3JF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/9609236190 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stones of Via (remains of Neolithic chambered cairn)?
- Stones of Via (remains of Neolithic chambered cairn) is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3JF).
- What is Stones of Via (remains of Neolithic chambered cairn)?
- Stones of Via (remains of Neolithic chambered cairn) — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Stones of Via (remains of Neolithic chambered cairn)?
- Drivers can use postcode KW16 3JF.
- Is Stones of Via (remains of Neolithic chambered cairn) free to visit?
- Yes, Stones of Via (remains of Neolithic chambered cairn) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stones of Via (remains of Neolithic chambered cairn)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3JF. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.