Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Cairn of Arthurhouse
In or near Auchenblae.
Cairn of Arthurhouse — archaeological in scotland highlands. Operated by Historic Environment Scotland.
Scott Cormie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Laurencekirk · 5.3 km
About
Cairn of Arthurhouse is a archaeological located in scotland highlands. Operated by Historic Environment Scotland. 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
The Cairn of Arthurhouse is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. This ancient burial mound dates back to prehistoric times, providing insight into the region's early inhabitants. The site is of significant historical interest, reflecting the burial practices and cultural landscape of the era. Visitors can explore the surrounding area, which offers a rugged and scenic environment typical of the Highlands.
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- Coordinates
- 56.8636, -2.3931
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB30 1JJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- Nearest railway station
- Laurencekirk — 5.3 km
Sources
- osm: n11069993561 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56664434 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cairn of Arthurhouse?
- Cairn of Arthurhouse is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB30 1JJ).
- What is Cairn of Arthurhouse?
- Cairn of Arthurhouse — archaeological in scotland highlands. Operated by Historic Environment Scotland.
- How do I get to Cairn of Arthurhouse?
- The nearest railway station is Laurencekirk, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB30 1JJ.
- How do I get to Cairn of Arthurhouse?
- The nearest railway station is Laurencekirk, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB30 1JJ.