ScotlandThe Holm of Papa is a small uninhabited island in the Orkney Islands, covering approximately 21 hectares [1]. The island's main archaeological feature is the Southcairn, a chambered cairn measuring around 20 metres in length and dating to approximately 3000 BC [1]. This Neolithic long, stalled cairn contains ancient carvings on its stones and can be visited from the nearby island of Papa Westray [1].
Holm of Papa Chambered Cairn
| Type | Cairn |
|---|---|
| Period | 4500 - 3000 BC |
| Country | Scotland |
| Coordinates | 59.3506° N, 2.8687° W |