Archaeological sites · North West England
Cairnholy 1
Cairnholy 1 — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
Billy McCrorie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Cairnholy 1 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
Cairnholy 1 is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features a Neolithic chambered cairn, which is part of a larger complex of burial mounds. The site provides insight into early burial practices and the social structures of prehistoric communities in the region. Visitors can explore the remains and appreciate the significance of this ancient monument.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8578, -4.3107
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG8 7EA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cairnholy 1?
- Cairnholy 1 is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG8 7EA).
- What is Cairnholy 1?
- Cairnholy 1 — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Cairnholy 1?
- Drivers can use postcode DG8 7EA.
- How do I get to Cairnholy 1?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG8 7EA. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.