Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
The Cairns (Prehistoric Fort - possible)
In or near Stromness.
The Cairns (Prehistoric Fort - possible) — 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
The Cairns (Prehistoric Fort - possible) 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 Cairns is a prehistoric burial mound located in the Scottish Islands. It is considered a possible fort, reflecting the area's ancient history. The site's significance lies in its potential connections to early settlement and ritual practices.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.9702, -3.2358
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3EY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/9341696159 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Cairns (Prehistoric Fort - possible)?
- The Cairns (Prehistoric Fort - possible) is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3EY).
- What is The Cairns (Prehistoric Fort - possible)?
- The Cairns (Prehistoric Fort - possible) — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Cairns (Prehistoric Fort - possible)?
- Drivers can use postcode KW16 3EY.
- Is The Cairns (Prehistoric Fort - possible) free to visit?
- Yes, The Cairns (Prehistoric Fort - possible) is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Cairns (Prehistoric Fort - possible)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3EY. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.