Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
The Five Hillocks (Prehistoric barrows)
The Five Hillocks (Prehistoric barrows) — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Oliver Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Five Hillocks (Prehistoric barrows) 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
The Five Hillocks are prehistoric barrows located in the Scottish Islands. These archaeological sites are significant for their historical context, reflecting burial practices from ancient times. Their designation as barrows highlights their importance in understanding the region's prehistoric culture.
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- Coordinates
- 58.9447, -2.8841
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2QP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/8291759234 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Five Hillocks (Prehistoric barrows)?
- The Five Hillocks (Prehistoric barrows) is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2QP).
- What is The Five Hillocks (Prehistoric barrows)?
- The Five Hillocks (Prehistoric barrows) — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Five Hillocks (Prehistoric barrows)?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2QP.
- Is The Five Hillocks (Prehistoric barrows) free to visit?
- Yes, The Five Hillocks (Prehistoric barrows) is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Five Hillocks (Prehistoric barrows)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2QP. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.