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Opening times and prices

Cuween Hill Chambered Cairn is free to visit and open year-round.

A torch is supplied when you visit.

How to get here

Located between Kirkwall and Finstown, signposted from Finstown Road.

Parking available.

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Address

Near Finstown
Orkney

National Grid reference:

HY 364 128

Grass-covered cairn with narrow entrance and two information panels under bright sky.

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