Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands
Cairn of Humster Broch
Cairn of Humster Broch — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wick · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Cairn of Humster Broch is a burial mound located in scotland-highlands, 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 of Humster Broch is a burial mound located in the Scottish Highlands. This site is notable for its historical significance, representing ancient funerary practices in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.4199, -3.1093
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW1 5TP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Wick — 2.5 km
Sources
- osm: way/1385583485 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cairn of Humster Broch?
- Cairn of Humster Broch is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KW1 5TP).
- What is Cairn of Humster Broch?
- Cairn of Humster Broch — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cairn of Humster Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Wick, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW1 5TP.
- Is Cairn of Humster Broch free to visit?
- Yes, Cairn of Humster Broch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cairn of Humster Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Wick, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW1 5TP.