Knowes of Esco (burial mound)
Knowes of Esco (burial mound) is an archaeological site in Orkney Islands, Scotland. Knowes of Esco (burial mound) is situated near the community center The Old School, as well as near Sandwick/Quoyloo Parish Church (Redundant Churches Trust).Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Skara Brae and Skaill House.
Skara Brae
Skara Brae is a stone-built Neolithic settlement… Skara Brae is situated 2 miles southwest of Knowes of Esco (burial mound).
Skaill House
Skaill House is a historic manor house in Sandwick… Skaill House is situated 1½ miles southwest of Knowes of Esco (burial mound).
Loch of Skaill
The Loch of Skaill is a small somewhat triangular… Loch of Skaill is situated 2 miles south of Knowes of Esco (burial mound).
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Twatt and Dounby.
Knowes of Esco (burial mound)
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Latitude
59.06939° or 59° 4′ 10″ north
Longitude
-3.31326° or 3° 18′ 48″ west
Open location code
9CFR3M9P+QM
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_site
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include The Old School and Sandwick/Quoyloo Parish Church (Redundant Churches Trust).
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