Archaeological sites Β· Scottish Highlands
Carn Liath Chambered Cairn
In or near Evanton.
Carn Liath Chambered Cairn β archaeological in scotland highlands. Operated by Historic Environment Scotland.

Richard Dorrell β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 minβ1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Alness Β· 7.6 km
About
Carn Liath Chambered 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 Liath Chambered Cairn is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. This ancient burial mound features a distinctive chambered structure, indicative of Neolithic burial practices. The site offers insight into early human activity in the region, contributing to the understanding of prehistoric Scotland. Visitors can explore the remains and appreciate the significance of this historical landmark.
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- Coordinates
- 57.6667, -4.3663
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV16 9XR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Alness β 7.6 km
Sources
- osm: w1239220482 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56663987 (CC0)
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Burial mounds & barrows Β· Scottish Highlands
Carn Liath Chambered Cairn
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Caves Β· Scottish Highlands
Black Rock Gorge
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Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Highlands
Swordale
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Where to eat & stay near Carn Liath Chambered Cairn
Places to stay
Campsites Β· Scottish Highlands
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π· 5Historic pubs Β· Scottish Highlands
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π· 7Historic pubs Β· Scottish Highlands
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Carn Liath Chambered Cairn?
- Carn Liath Chambered Cairn is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV16 9XR).
- What is Carn Liath Chambered Cairn?
- Carn Liath Chambered Cairn β archaeological in scotland highlands. Operated by Historic Environment Scotland.
- How do I get to Carn Liath Chambered Cairn?
- The nearest railway station is Alness, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV16 9XR.
- How do I get to Carn Liath Chambered Cairn?
- The nearest railway station is Alness, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV16 9XR.