Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
Cairn (beacon stance)
Cairn (beacon stance) — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Cairn (beacon stance) is a burial mound located in scotland-islands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Place summary
The Cairn (beacon stance) is a burial mound located in the Scottish Islands. This site is notable for its historical significance as a prehistoric burial structure, reflecting ancient funerary practices.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 59.0754, -2.8326
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2EB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/8563448368 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cairn (beacon stance)?
- Cairn (beacon stance) is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2EB).
- What is Cairn (beacon stance)?
- Cairn (beacon stance) — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cairn (beacon stance)?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2EB.
- Is Cairn (beacon stance) free to visit?
- Yes, Cairn (beacon stance) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cairn (beacon stance)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2EB. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.