Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
Vaval - Cairn
Vaval - Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Vaval - 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.
Place summary
Vaval - Cairn is a burial mound located in the Scottish Islands. It serves as a significant archaeological site, reflecting the region's ancient funerary practices.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 59.3486, -2.9754
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2DN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/8583381711 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Vaval - Cairn?
- Vaval - Cairn is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2DN).
- What is Vaval - Cairn?
- Vaval - Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Vaval - Cairn?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2DN.
- Is Vaval - Cairn free to visit?
- Yes, Vaval - Cairn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Vaval - Cairn?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2DN. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.