Cuween Hill Chambered Cairn

Cuween Hill Chambered Cairn is a Neolithic chambered cairn on Mainland, the main island of Orkney, Scotland, about 6 miles west of Kirkwall [1]. It dates to around 3000 BC, and is similar in design to Maeshowe, but on a smaller scale [1]. It was constructed by Neolithic farmers as a burial place [1]. The cairn was excavated in 1901 and the remains of several humans and dogs were found, including skulls [1]. The entry to the tomb is down a narrow passage, partly open to the sky [1]. The main chamber, built on the bedrock, stands well over 2 meters high, and was probably taller before 19th century explorers broke through the roof to gain entry [1]. Four small side-cells lead off the main chamber [1]. Remains of at least eight human burials were found in the chamber along with many animal bones [1].