Follies · Central Scotland
Chambered tomb
In or near Dalmuir.
Chambered tomb is a folly in the United Kingdom.
Stephen Sweeney — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Kilpatrick · 4.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Chambered tomb is a folly in central Scotland — built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. It sits within the West Dunbartonshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Kilpatrick, about 4.2 km away. Postcode area G81.
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Place summary
The Chambered tomb is a folly located in central Scotland, postcode G81. This archaeological structure is notable for its historical significance, reflecting the region's ancient burial practices.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9547, -4.4130
- District
- West Dunbartonshire
- Postcode
- G81 5QP
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dunbartonshire
- Nearest railway station
- Kilpatrick — 4.2 km
Sources
- osm: n10884131393 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chambered tomb?
- Chambered tomb is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G81 5QP).
- What is Chambered tomb?
- Chambered tomb is a folly in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Chambered tomb?
- The nearest railway station is Kilpatrick, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode G81 5QP.
- Is Chambered tomb free to visit?
- Yes, Chambered tomb is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chambered tomb?
- The nearest railway station is Kilpatrick, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G81 5QP.