Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
Ward of Paplay (mound and cairn/pillar)
In or near St Margaret's Hope.
Ward of Paplay (mound and cairn/pillar) — 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
Ward of Paplay (mound and cairn/pillar) 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
The Ward of Paplay is a burial mound located in the Scottish Islands. This site features a prominent cairn or pillar, serving as a significant historical landmark. Its archaeological importance highlights the region's ancient burial practices.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.8960, -2.8251
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2SD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/8322009182 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ward of Paplay (mound and cairn/pillar)?
- Ward of Paplay (mound and cairn/pillar) is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2SD).
- What is Ward of Paplay (mound and cairn/pillar)?
- Ward of Paplay (mound and cairn/pillar) — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ward of Paplay (mound and cairn/pillar)?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2SD.
- Is Ward of Paplay (mound and cairn/pillar) free to visit?
- Yes, Ward of Paplay (mound and cairn/pillar) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ward of Paplay (mound and cairn/pillar)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2SD. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.