Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Lowlands
Cairn Avel Long Cairn
Cairn Avel Long Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Cairn Avel Long Cairn is a burial mound located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Cairn Avel Long Cairn is a burial mound located in the Scottish Lowlands. This prehistoric monument is notable for its elongated shape and historical significance, reflecting ancient burial practices.
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- Coordinates
- 55.2053, -4.2654
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG7 3TQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- osm: way/1488006210 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cairn Avel Long Cairn?
- Cairn Avel Long Cairn is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG7 3TQ).
- What is Cairn Avel Long Cairn?
- Cairn Avel Long Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cairn Avel Long Cairn?
- Drivers can use postcode DG7 3TQ.
- Is Cairn Avel Long Cairn free to visit?
- Yes, Cairn Avel Long Cairn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cairn Avel Long Cairn?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG7 3TQ. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.