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Cuween Hill Chambered Cairn

Cuween Hill Chambered CairnFirth, Scotland, UK

Cuween Hill Chambered Cairn is a Neolithic burial monument dating from c. 3000 BCE, which contained the remains of 8 people and 24 dog skulls. It is open to visitor access and there are spectacular views from the hill.

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Location map of Cuween Hill Chambered Cairn, Firth, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
map of Cuween Hill Chambered Cairn
Aerial view of Cuween Hill Chambered Cairn.

Quick Facts on Cuween Hill Chambered Cairn
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Go Historic ID
1737613
title
Cuween Hill Chambered Cairn
names
parents
date(s)
c. 3000 BCE
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Scheduled Monument Data
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ID
90092
Title
Cuween Hill, chambered cairn
Parish
Firth
Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Easting
336422
Northing
1012780
Date Listed
May 2, 1929