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Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands

Gallow Hill Long Cairn

Gallow Hill Long Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h

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Gallow Hill Long Cairn is a burial mound located in scotland-islands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Place summary

Gallow Hill Long Cairn is a burial mound located in the Scottish Islands. This prehistoric site features a long cairn structure, indicative of ancient burial practices. Its significance lies in its age and the insights it provides into the region's early inhabitants.

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Coordinates
58.5340, -3.4561

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Where is Gallow Hill Long Cairn?
Gallow Hill Long Cairn is in Scottish Islands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 58.5340°, -3.4561°.