Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
Vinquoy Hill Chambered Cairn (Neolithic)
Vinquoy Hill Chambered Cairn (Neolithic) — 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
Vinquoy Hill Chambered Cairn (Neolithic) 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
Vinquoy Hill Chambered Cairn is a Neolithic burial mound located in the Scottish Islands. This archaeological site is notable for its ancient construction and significance in understanding prehistoric burial practices.
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- Coordinates
- 59.2273, -2.7733
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: way/1011084538 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Vinquoy Hill Chambered Cairn (Neolithic)?
- Vinquoy Hill Chambered Cairn (Neolithic) is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2AB).
- What is Vinquoy Hill Chambered Cairn (Neolithic)?
- Vinquoy Hill Chambered Cairn (Neolithic) — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Vinquoy Hill Chambered Cairn (Neolithic)?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2AB.
- Is Vinquoy Hill Chambered Cairn (Neolithic) free to visit?
- Yes, Vinquoy Hill Chambered Cairn (Neolithic) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Vinquoy Hill Chambered Cairn (Neolithic)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2AB. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.