Linton Chapel and burial ground
Linton Chapel and burial ground is an archaeological site in Orkney Islands, Scotland. Linton Chapel and burial ground is situated near the archaeological site Kirkhill farmstead (remains), as well as near the hamlet Quholm.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Shapinsay and Linton Chapel.
Shapinsay
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Shapinsay is one of the smaller Orkney Islands, a short ferry ride from Mainland Orkney.
Linton Chapel
Linton Chapel is a ruined chapel on the east coast of Shapinsay, Orkney. Linton Chapel is situated 380 feet east of Linton Chapel and burial ground.
Castle Bloody
Castle Bloody is a prehistoric feature on the island of Shapinsay, Orkney, Scotland. Castle Bloody is situated 1½ miles south of Linton Chapel and burial ground.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Quholm and Balfour.
Rerwick Head
Rerwick Head is a locality, which is situated 4½ miles south of Linton Chapel and burial ground.
Linton Chapel and burial ground
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Latitude
59.05214° or 59° 3′ 8″ north
Longitude
-2.82156° or 2° 49′ 18″ west
Open location code
9CFV352H+V9
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_site
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Kirkhill farmstead (remains) and Unyatuak Mound.
Nearby Places
Explore places such as Linton and Kirkton.
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