Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Tomb of the Eagles/Isbister Chambered Tomb
In or near St Margaret's Hope.
Tomb of the Eagles/Isbister Chambered Tomb — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Rob Farrow — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Tomb of the Eagles/Isbister Chambered Tomb 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 Tomb of the Eagles, also known as Isbister Chambered Tomb, is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. It dates back to the Neolithic era and is notable for its well-preserved burial chambers and the remains of numerous eagles found within.
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- Coordinates
- 58.7450, -2.9169
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2RW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: way/779336173 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tomb of the Eagles/Isbister Chambered Tomb?
- Tomb of the Eagles/Isbister Chambered Tomb is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2RW).
- What is Tomb of the Eagles/Isbister Chambered Tomb?
- Tomb of the Eagles/Isbister Chambered Tomb — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tomb of the Eagles/Isbister Chambered Tomb?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2RW.
- Is Tomb of the Eagles/Isbister Chambered Tomb free to visit?
- Yes, Tomb of the Eagles/Isbister Chambered Tomb is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tomb of the Eagles/Isbister Chambered Tomb?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2RW. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.