Huntersquoy chambered cairn
Neolithic chambered cairn in the islands of Orkney / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Huntersquoy chambered cairn is a Neolithic chambered cairn located on the island of Eday, in Orkney, Scotland. The monument dates from the 3rd millennium BC and is an Orkney–Cromarty type chambered cairn. Huntersquoy is a distinctive two-story burial monument with overlapping chambers. Historic Environment Scotland established the site as a scheduled monument in 1936.
Quick Facts Location, Coordinates ...
Location | Eday |
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Coordinates | 59°13′27″N 2°46′05″W |
Type | Chambered cairn |
History | |
Periods | Neolithic |
Site notes | |
Ownership | Historic Scotland |
Public access | Yes |
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