Site of tumulus (Lavacroon)

Site of tumulus (Lavacroon) is an archaeological site in Scotland, United Kingdom. Site of tumulus (Lavacroon) is situated nearby to New cemetery, as well as near the museum Orkneyinga Saga Centre.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Holm of Houton and Houton Ferry Terminal.

Holm of Houton

Islet

Photo: John Ireland, CC BY-SA 2.0.

The Holm of Houton is one of the southern Orkney islands.

Houton Ferry Terminal

Passenger ship terminal

Photo: Bob Jones, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Houton Ferry Terminal is a passenger ship terminal, which is situated 1 mile southwest of Site of tumulus (Lavacroon).

SMS Kronprinz was the last dreadnought battleship of the four-ship König class of the German Imperial Navy. The battleship was laid down in November 1911 and launched on 21 February 1914. SMS Kronprinz is situated 2 miles south of Site of tumulus (Lavacroon).

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Orphir and Houton.

Orphir

Village

Photo: Ian Balcombe, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Orphir is a parish and settlement on Mainland, Orkney, Scotland. It is approximately 9 miles southwest of Kirkwall, and comprises a seaboard tract of about 7 by 3+1⁄2 mi, and includes Cava and the Holm of Houton.

Houton

Village

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Houton is a settlement 5 miles southeast of Stromness on the island of Mainland, Orkney, Scotland. The settlement is within the parish of Orphir, and is situated on a minor road off the A964.