Blackhammer Chambered Cairn
Blackhammer Chambered Cairn, Neolithic burial site in Rousay, Scotland
The Blackhammer Chambered Cairn features a central chamber divided into seven compartments by upright stone slabs measuring 13.5 meters in length.
Built around 3000 BCE, the burial monument underwent excavations in 1936, revealing skeletal remains of two adult males along with pottery and stone tools.
The exterior masonry displays triangular patterns characteristic of Neolithic tombs on Rousay, reflecting the architectural preferences of ancient Orkney communities.
Visitors can access the interior of this ancient burial chamber using a ladder, with the site remaining open throughout the year for exploration.
Four of the original stone slabs separating the compartments disappeared before the 1936 excavation, yet the structure maintains its archaeological value.
Location: Orkney Islands
Location: Rousay and Egilsay
Inception: 3000 BCE
GPS coordinates: 59.13126,-3.02525
Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:55
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