Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
Gearsay Cairn Broch
Gearsay Cairn Broch — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Les Harvey — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Gearsay Cairn Broch 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
Gearsay Cairn Broch is a burial mound located in the Scottish Islands. This archaeological site is notable for its historical significance and unique construction, characteristic of the Iron Age.
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- Coordinates
- 58.5058, -3.2500
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW1 5UN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Sources
- osm: way/1385325075 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gearsay Cairn Broch?
- Gearsay Cairn Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW1 5UN).
- What is Gearsay Cairn Broch?
- Gearsay Cairn Broch — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gearsay Cairn Broch?
- Drivers can use postcode KW1 5UN.
- Is Gearsay Cairn Broch free to visit?
- Yes, Gearsay Cairn Broch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gearsay Cairn Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW1 5UN. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.