Cuween Hill Chambered Cairn Orkney Islands, Scotland

Interior, — Interior view (looking out from inside) of passage of the Cuween Hill chambered cairn, near Grimbister and the Bay of Firth. Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK. Holly Hayes all photos →

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.

Location map of Cuween Hill Chambered Cairn, Orkney Islands, Scotland. Click to enlarge.

Aerial view of Cuween Hill Chambered Cairn, Orkney Islands, Scotland. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address: Scotland
Coordinates: 58.9974040° N, 3.1081919° W map · aerial
Date(s): c. 3000 BCE
Website: www.historicenvironment.scot

Article Info

Page Title: Cuween Hill Chambered Cairn
Date Published: July 27, 2023
Last Updated: April 15, 2024