Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Cairn Merk
In or near Halkirk.
Cairn Merk — archaeological in scotland highlands.
ian shiell — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Scotscalder · 6.2 km
About
Cairn Merk 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 Merk is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It features a burial cairn, which is significant for its historical and cultural value. The site provides insights into ancient burial practices in the region. Visitors can explore the surrounding landscape, which reflects the area's natural beauty and archaeological heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 58.4390, -3.4864
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW12 6UP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Scotscalder — 6.2 km
Sources
- osm: w1385177256 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56666293 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cairn Merk?
- Cairn Merk is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KW12 6UP).
- What is Cairn Merk?
- Cairn Merk — archaeological in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Cairn Merk?
- The nearest railway station is Scotscalder, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW12 6UP.
- How do I get to Cairn Merk?
- The nearest railway station is Scotscalder, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW12 6UP.