Kelp Pit (Post Medieval)
Kelp Pit (Post Medieval) is an archaeological site in Orkney Islands, Scotland. Kelp Pit (Post Medieval) is situated near the archaeological site Burnt Mound (Prehistoric), as well as near Hillock of Howe,broch.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Shapinsay and Castle Bloody.
Shapinsay
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Shapinsay is one of the smaller Orkney Islands, a short ferry ride from Mainland Orkney.
Castle Bloody
Archaeological site
Castle Bloody is a prehistoric feature on the island of Shapinsay, Orkney, Scotland. Castle Bloody is situated 1¼ miles east of Kelp Pit (Post Medieval).
Helliar Holm
Islet
Helliar Holm is an uninhabited island off the coast of Shapinsay in the Orkney Islands, Scotland. Helliar Holm is situated 2 miles west of Kelp Pit (Post Medieval).
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Balfour and Rerwick Head.
Rerwick Head
Locality
Rerwick Head is a locality, which is situated 3 miles southeast of Kelp Pit (Post Medieval).
Head of Holland
Locality
Head of Holland is a locality, which is situated 3 miles southwest of Kelp Pit (Post Medieval).
Kelp Pit (Post Medieval)
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Latitude
59.02646° or 59° 1′ 35″ north
Longitude
-2.84045° or 2° 50′ 26″ west
Open location code
9CFV25G5+HR
OpenStreetMap ID
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historic=archaeological_site
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Burnt Mound (Prehistoric) and Hillock of Howe,broch.
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