Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Dunchraigaig Cairn
In or near Kilmartin.
Dunchraigaig Cairn — archaeological in scotland highlands. Operated by Historic Scotland.
Rob Farrow — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Dunchraigaig Cairn is a archaeological located in scotland highlands. Operated by Historic 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
Dunchraigaig Cairn is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. This burial cairn is notable for its historical significance and provides insight into ancient burial practices in the region. Visitors can explore the site, which reflects the area's rich archaeological heritage. The cairn is part of a landscape dotted with other prehistoric monuments, making it a point of interest for those studying Scotland's ancient past.
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- Coordinates
- 56.1147, -5.4871
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA31 8RG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Sources
- osm: w357851020 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q2255918 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dunchraigaig Cairn?
- Dunchraigaig Cairn is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA31 8RG).
- What is Dunchraigaig Cairn?
- Dunchraigaig Cairn — archaeological in scotland highlands. Operated by Historic Scotland.
- How do I get to Dunchraigaig Cairn?
- Drivers can use postcode PA31 8RG.
- How do I get to Dunchraigaig Cairn?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA31 8RG. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.