Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Viking Settlement (remains of)
Viking Settlement (remains of) — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Colin Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Viking Settlement (remains of) 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 Viking Settlement remains are located in the Scottish Islands. This archaeological site provides insight into the Norse presence in Scotland, showcasing remnants of their habitation and culture.
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- Coordinates
- 58.9437, -2.7175
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2QJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/8319736833 (ODbL)
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Esnaphy Hill
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The Ward
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Sandside Bay
Sandside Bay — a natural feature in scotland islands.
Distilleries · Scottish Islands
Deerness Distillery
Deerness Distillery — Whisky/spirit distillery.
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The Howie, Chambered Barrow
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Mainland, Riggin of Kami
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📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Esnaphy Hill
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Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Viking Settlement (remains of)?
- Viking Settlement (remains of) is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2QJ).
- What is Viking Settlement (remains of)?
- Viking Settlement (remains of) — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Viking Settlement (remains of)?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2QJ.
- Is Viking Settlement (remains of) free to visit?
- Yes, Viking Settlement (remains of) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Viking Settlement (remains of)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2QJ. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.