Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
Cairn/disputed earth house
Cairn/disputed earth house — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
About
Cairn/disputed earth house 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.
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Place summary
The Cairn, a burial mound located in the Scottish Islands, is an ancient earth house of significant archaeological interest. Its distinctive structure reflects the burial practices of the region's early inhabitants. The site is characterised by its historical importance and its contribution to understanding prehistoric culture in Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 59.2336, -2.7666
Sources
- osm: node/9328304603 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cairn/disputed earth house?
- Cairn/disputed earth house is in Scottish Islands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 59.2336°, -2.7666°.