Archaeological sites · North West England
Cairn Holy Chambered Cairns
Cairn Holy Chambered Cairns — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Cairn Holy Chambered Cairns is a archaeological located in scotland lowlands. 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 Holy Chambered Cairns are archaeological sites located in the Scottish Lowlands. These Neolithic burial structures consist of two main cairns, notable for their impressive stone construction and historical significance. The site provides insight into prehistoric funerary practices in the region. Visitors can explore the cairns and the surrounding landscape, which offers a glimpse into Scotland's ancient past.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8585, -4.3103
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG8 7EA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cairn Holy Chambered Cairns?
- Cairn Holy Chambered Cairns is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG8 7EA).
- What is Cairn Holy Chambered Cairns?
- Cairn Holy Chambered Cairns — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Cairn Holy Chambered Cairns?
- Drivers can use postcode DG8 7EA.
- Who owns Cairn Holy Chambered Cairns?
- Cairn Holy Chambered Cairns is owned by Historic Environment Scotland.
- How do I get to Cairn Holy Chambered Cairns?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG8 7EA. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.