Vinquoy chambered cairn
Neolithic chambered cairn on Eday in the islands of Orkney / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Vinquoy chambered cairn (grid reference HY56013809) is a Neolithic chambered cairn located on the island of Eday, in Orkney, Scotland. The tomb probably dates to the early third millennium BC, and is similar in design to Maeshowe Neolithic tomb found on Mainland Orkney. Historic Environment Scotland established the site as a scheduled monument in 1936.
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Location | Eday |
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Coordinates | 59°13′38″N 2°46′21″W |
Type | Chambered cairn |
History | |
Periods | Neolithic |
Site notes | |
Ownership | Historic Scotland |
Public access | Yes |
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