Liddle Burnt Mound, South Ronaldsay

Name: Liddle Burnt Mound
Address: South Ronaldsay, United Kingdom

#2 among attractions in South Ronaldsay

Archaeological site

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Liddle Burnt Mound is a Bronze Age site on the island of South Ronaldsay, Orkney. The site consists of the remains of a building and a mound that surrounds it on three sides. The purpose of the site is controversial, but most investigators believe burnt mounds hosted a "domestic function", perhaps related to cooking. ()

Coordinates: 58°44'45"N, 2°55'3"W

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South Ronaldsay United Kingdom

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Liddle Burnt Mound – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tomb of the Eagles, Muckle Skerry, Swona, South Ronaldsay & Burray Agricultural Society.

0.4 miS
Archaeological site
Tomb of the Eagles, South Ronaldsay
11 min walk • The Tomb of the Eagles, or Isbister Chambered Cairn, is a Neolithic chambered tomb located on a cliff edge at Isbister on South Ronaldsay in Orkney, Scotland.
3.9 miS
Island
Muckle Skerry
100 min walk • Muckle Skerry is the largest of the Pentland Skerries that lie off the north coast of Scotland. It is home to the Pentland Skerries Lighthouse. Muckle Skerry lies in the Pentland Firth at grid reference ND464782. It is the westernmost of the skerries.
5 miW
Island
Swona
128 min walk • The island is a paradise for birdwatchers, as it is home to a variety of seabirds, including puffins, razorbills, and guillemots. Visitors can also spot seals basking on the rocks and enjoy the sight of dolphins and whales swimming offshore.
5.4 miN
58°49'18"N • 2°57'19"W
South Ronaldsay & Burray Agricultural Society, South Ronaldsay
139 min walk • Memorial

Liddle Burnt Mound, South Ronaldsay

Facts and practical information

Liddle Burnt Mound – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Tomb of the Eagles, South Ronaldsay

Muckle Skerry

Swona

South Ronaldsay & Burray Agricultural Society, South Ronaldsay