Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Achilty Henge
In or near Strathpeffer.
Achilty Henge — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
David Maclennan — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Garve · 6.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Achilty Henge is a archaeological located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Achilty Henge is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It features a prehistoric earthwork, notable for its circular structure and significance in understanding ancient ceremonial practices.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 57.5754, -4.6085
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV14 9EH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Garve — 6.3 km
Sources
- osm: way/1469638688 (ODbL)
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Contin Island
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Achilty Henge?
- Achilty Henge is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV14 9EH).
- What is Achilty Henge?
- Achilty Henge — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Achilty Henge?
- The nearest railway station is Garve, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV14 9EH.
- Is Achilty Henge free to visit?
- Yes, Achilty Henge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Achilty Henge?
- The nearest railway station is Garve, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV14 9EH.