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Knowe Of Hamar - Burnt Mound (Prehistoric)

Knowe Of Hamar - Burnt Mound (Prehistoric) is an archaeological site in , . Knowe Of Hamar - Burnt Mound (Prehistoric) is situated nearby to , as well as near the archaeological site .
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Holm of Faray and Red Holm.

Islet
Photo: George Brown, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The is a small island in , Scotland, near and , which it lies between. Together with its neighbour Faray, it is designated a SSSI due to its importance as a haul-out site and breeding area for grey seals. is situated 2 miles southeast of Knowe Of Hamar - Burnt Mound (Prehistoric).

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is situated 2½ miles east of Knowe Of Hamar - Burnt Mound (Prehistoric).

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Pierowall.

Village
Photo: David Wyatt, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a village of in the Orkney Islands, off the coast of the northern . The village is the island's largest settlement and lies near its northern end, around Bay. is situated 6 miles northwest of Knowe Of Hamar - Burnt Mound (Prehistoric).

Knowe Of Hamar - Burnt Mound (Prehistoric)

Latitude
59.25502° or 59° 15′ 18″ north
Longitude
-2.87158° or 2° 52′ 18″ west
Open location code
9CFV744H+29
Open­Street­Map ID
node 8669436287
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­archaeological_site
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Rapness Cemetery and Knowe Of Goltoquoy Burnt Mound (Prehistoric).

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