Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
Chambered Cairn
Chambered Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Julian Paren — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Chambered Cairn 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
Chambered Cairn is a burial mound located in the Scottish Highlands. This archaeological site features a series of chambers and passageways, indicative of ancient burial practices. It is a notable example of prehistoric funerary architecture in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 57.3023, -7.3506
- District
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Postcode
- HS8 5AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Na h-Eileanan an Iar
Sources
- osm: node/2732845586 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chambered Cairn?
- Chambered Cairn is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode HS8 5AD).
- What is Chambered Cairn?
- Chambered Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Chambered Cairn?
- Drivers can use postcode HS8 5AD.
- Is Chambered Cairn free to visit?
- Yes, Chambered Cairn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chambered Cairn?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HS8 5AD. It sits within the Na h-Eileanan an Iar parliamentary constituency.