Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Carn Ban Cairn
In or near Lochawe.
Carn Ban Cairn — archaeological in scotland highlands. Operated by Historic Environment Scotland.
James T M Towill — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Falls of Cruachan · 5.6 km
About
Carn Ban Cairn 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
Carn Ban Cairn is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It features a burial cairn, which is characteristic of prehistoric funerary practices. The site offers insight into ancient rituals and the landscape's historical significance. Visitors can explore the surrounding area, which showcases the rugged beauty of the Highlands.
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- Coordinates
- 56.3487, -5.1517
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA35 1HQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Nearest railway station
- Falls of Cruachan — 5.6 km
Sources
- osm: w1249724450 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56665770 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Carn Ban Cairn?
- Carn Ban Cairn is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA35 1HQ).
- What is Carn Ban Cairn?
- Carn Ban Cairn — archaeological in scotland highlands. Operated by Historic Environment Scotland.
- How do I get to Carn Ban Cairn?
- The nearest railway station is Falls of Cruachan, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA35 1HQ.
- How do I get to Carn Ban Cairn?
- The nearest railway station is Falls of Cruachan, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA35 1HQ.