Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Cairn of Memsie
In or near Lonmay.
Cairn of Memsie — archaeological in scotland highlands. Operated by Historic Environment Scotland.
Ralph Greig — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Cairn of Memsie 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 Memsie is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It features a burial mound that dates back to the Neolithic period. This site offers insight into ancient burial practices and the social structures of early communities in the region. Visitors can explore the area surrounding the cairn, which is characterised by its natural landscape and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 57.6483, -2.0408
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB43 7AW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
Sources
- osm: w1205277512 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q4447916 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cairn of Memsie?
- Cairn of Memsie is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB43 7AW).
- What is Cairn of Memsie?
- Cairn of Memsie — archaeological in scotland highlands. Operated by Historic Environment Scotland.
- How do I get to Cairn of Memsie?
- Drivers can use postcode AB43 7AW.
- How do I get to Cairn of Memsie?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB43 7AW. It sits within the Aberdeenshire North and Moray East parliamentary constituency.