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Tomb of the Eagles

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Two attractions in one; the Tomb is a chambered cairn dating to approximately 3000 BCE. When excavated it was found to contain the bones of over 340 people, and the remains of sea eagles, pottery, bead, and stone tools. These artefacts can be viewed - and handled - in the modern visitor centre. The Bronze Age Burnt Mound (also known as Liddle Burnt Mound) consists of a burnt stone and refuse mound with an associated dwelling. The dwelling, which had a form of running water, may have been used as a kind of ceremonial sweat lodge. The Tomb of the Eagles is also known as Isbister Chambered Cairn. more details ...
Burwick, South Ronaldsay, Orkney, Highlands and Islands, Scotland

About Tomb of the Eagles
Attraction Type: Prehistoric
Location: In the south east corner of South Ronaldsay, 7 miles south of St Margaret's Hope. Signposted off the A961. Access to the tomb is an adventure; you lie on a wheeled dolly and pull yourself along the short passage with a rope.
Website: Tomb of the Eagles
Email: info@tomboftheeagles.co.uk
Phone: 01856 831 339
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OS ND470846
Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express
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