Maeshowe Chambered Cairn
Orkney
Orkney Islands
no postcode
Scotland
The finest megalithic tomb in the British Isles, with a large mound covering a stone-built passage and a large burial chamber with cells in the walls. Of Neolithic date, broken into in Viking times by people who carved extensive runic inscriptions on the walls. Part of The Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site. Admission, shop and refreshments at the nearby 19th-century Tormiston Mill.
Further information
Opening Hours:
Open all year round
Charges:
Adult £3.00 Child £1.00 Concession £2.30. Joint Ticket Available For All Orkney Staffed Monuments. Please note: Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Upcoming events:
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Facilities and services
Facilities:
- Cafeteria
- Parking for coaches
- Wheelchair access to some public areas
Services:
- Induction loops in exhibition spaces
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