Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Balwaistie Henge
In or near Carnwath.
Balwaistie Henge — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Elliott Simpson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Balwaistie Henge is a archaeological located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Balwaistie Henge is an archaeological site located in central Scotland. It features a circular earthwork, characteristic of prehistoric ceremonial structures in the region. The site is significant for its contribution to understanding Neolithic practices in Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6375, -3.5265
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML12 6LX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Sources
- osm: node/13481551559 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Balwaistie Henge?
- Balwaistie Henge is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6LX).
- What is Balwaistie Henge?
- Balwaistie Henge — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Balwaistie Henge?
- Drivers can use postcode ML12 6LX.
- Is Balwaistie Henge free to visit?
- Yes, Balwaistie Henge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Balwaistie Henge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6LX. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.