Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Cairn Catto (Catto Long Barrow)
In or near Cruden Bay.
Cairn Catto (Catto Long Barrow) — archaeological in scotland highlands.
Scott Cormie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Cairn Catto (Catto Long Barrow) is a archaeological located in scotland highlands. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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Place summary
Cairn Catto, also known as Catto Long Barrow, is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. This ancient burial mound is a notable example of Neolithic funerary practices. The site offers insight into early human activity in the region, characterised by its long, elongated structure. Visitors can explore the area to appreciate its historical significance within the context of Scotland's prehistoric landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 57.4693, -1.8780
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB42 3LR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
Sources
- osm: w204110698 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q5054164 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cairn Catto (Catto Long Barrow)?
- Cairn Catto (Catto Long Barrow) is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB42 3LR).
- What is Cairn Catto (Catto Long Barrow)?
- Cairn Catto (Catto Long Barrow) — archaeological in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Cairn Catto (Catto Long Barrow)?
- Drivers can use postcode AB42 3LR.
- How do I get to Cairn Catto (Catto Long Barrow)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB42 3LR. It sits within the Aberdeenshire North and Moray East parliamentary constituency.