Castles · Scottish Islands
Sweyn's Castle - burnt mound (Prehistoric)
Sweyn's Castle - burnt mound (Prehistoric) — a castle in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Rod Richmond — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Sweyn's Castle - burnt mound (Prehistoric) is a castle 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
Sweyn's Castle is a prehistoric burnt mound located in the Scottish Islands. This site reflects early human activity in the region and is significant for its archaeological importance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 59.0809, -2.9601
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2TY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: way/1009891189 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Millburn Bay
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Russness Bay
Natural landmarks · 0.4 km
Cairn (possible Viking) aka Sweyn's Watch Tower
Burial mounds & barrows · 0.4 km
Gairsay
Islands · 1.0 km
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Sweyn Holm
Islands · 1.1 km
Gairsay, Ness of Boray
Vineyards · 1.2 km
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Site of possible Viking house
Archaeological sites · 1.6 km
Broch or Roundhouse
Archaeological sites · 2.7 km
Hall of Rendall, settlement 275m NE of and St Thomas's Kirk
Historic churches · 2.7 km
Knowe of Dishero Broch
Archaeological sites · 3.2 km
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Archaeological sites · 3.2 km
Nearby
📷 5Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Millburn Bay
Millburn Bay — a natural feature in scotland islands.
📷 5Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Russness Bay
Russness Bay — a natural feature in scotland islands.
📷 2Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
Cairn (possible Viking) aka Sweyn's Watch Tower
Cairn (possible Viking) aka Sweyn's Watch Tower — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Flagship📷 5Islands · Scottish Islands
Gairsay
Gairsay — island of the Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
📷 3📷 2Vineyards · Scottish Islands
Gairsay, Ness of Boray
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sweyn's Castle - burnt mound (Prehistoric)?
- Sweyn's Castle - burnt mound (Prehistoric) is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2TY).
- What is Sweyn's Castle - burnt mound (Prehistoric)?
- Sweyn's Castle - burnt mound (Prehistoric) — a castle in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sweyn's Castle - burnt mound (Prehistoric)?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2TY.
- Does Sweyn's Castle - burnt mound (Prehistoric) charge admission?
- Sweyn's Castle - burnt mound (Prehistoric) typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Sweyn's Castle - burnt mound (Prehistoric)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2TY. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.