Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Gerrieswells Long Barrow and Round Cairn
In or near Brideswell.
Gerrieswells Long Barrow and Round Cairn — archaeological in scotland highlands. Operated by Historic Environment Scotland.
Peter Wood — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Huntly · 4.1 km
About
Gerrieswells Long Barrow and Round Cairn is a archaeological located in scotland highlands. Operated by Historic Environment 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
Gerrieswells Long Barrow and Round Cairn is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. This site features a long barrow, a type of ancient burial mound, alongside a round cairn. The area is significant for its prehistoric monuments, reflecting the region's early human activity. Visitors can observe the structures and their surroundings, which offer insights into ancient burial practices.
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- Coordinates
- 57.4512, -2.7081
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB54 6XP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
- Nearest railway station
- Huntly — 4.1 km
Sources
- osm: w1236740038 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56663469 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gerrieswells Long Barrow and Round Cairn?
- Gerrieswells Long Barrow and Round Cairn is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB54 6XP).
- What is Gerrieswells Long Barrow and Round Cairn?
- Gerrieswells Long Barrow and Round Cairn — archaeological in scotland highlands. Operated by Historic Environment Scotland.
- How do I get to Gerrieswells Long Barrow and Round Cairn?
- The nearest railway station is Huntly, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB54 6XP.
- How do I get to Gerrieswells Long Barrow and Round Cairn?
- The nearest railway station is Huntly, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB54 6XP.