Mounds
Mounds is an archaeological site in Orkney Islands, Scotland. Mounds is situated near the archaeological site Laughton’s Knowe (Prehistoric barrow), as well as near the building Smithy Cottage, Holm.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Loch of Graemeshall and Broch of Ayre.
Loch of Graemeshall
Loch of Graemeshall is situated 2,600 feet southeast of Mounds.
Broch of Ayre
Broch of Ayre, also known as St. Broch of Ayre is situated 1¼ miles southwest of Mounds.
Holm, Crearhowe, War Memorial
Holm, Crearhowe, War Memorial is situated 3,600 feet east of Mounds.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Holm and St Mary’s.
St Andrews
St Andrews is a parish on Mainland, Orkney in Scotland. St Andrews is situated 3½ miles north of Mounds.
Mounds
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Latitude
58.90765° or 58° 54′ 28″ north
Longitude
-2.89791° or 2° 53′ 53″ west
Open location code
9CCVW452+3R
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_site
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Laughton’s Knowe (Prehistoric barrow) and Smithy Cottage, Holm.
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