Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Glebe Cairn
In or near Kilmartin.
Glebe Cairn — archaeological in scotland highlands. Operated by Historic Environment Scotland.
Chris Heaton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Glebe 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
Glebe Cairn is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. This ancient burial mound offers insight into prehistoric burial practices and the region's early inhabitants. The site is part of the rich archaeological heritage of the Highlands, contributing to understanding the area's history. Visitors can explore the surrounding landscape, which provides a context for the cairn's significance.
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- Coordinates
- 56.1338, -5.4889
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA31 8RW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Sources
- osm: w246795642 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q2307806 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Glebe Cairn?
- Glebe Cairn is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA31 8RW).
- What is Glebe Cairn?
- Glebe Cairn — archaeological in scotland highlands. Operated by Historic Environment Scotland.
- How do I get to Glebe Cairn?
- Drivers can use postcode PA31 8RW.
- How do I get to Glebe Cairn?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA31 8RW. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.