Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Lowlands
Glengenny Long Cairn
In or near Wanlockhead.
Glengenny Long Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Chris Wimbush — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sanquhar · 5.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Glengenny Long Cairn is a burial mound located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Glengenny Long Cairn is a burial mound located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its prehistoric significance, reflecting the ancient burial practices of the area. The site contributes to the understanding of the region's early human activity.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.3308, -3.8712
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG4 6LE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Sanquhar — 5.6 km
Sources
- osm: way/1488383064 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Glengenny Long Cairn?
- Glengenny Long Cairn is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG4 6LE).
- What is Glengenny Long Cairn?
- Glengenny Long Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Glengenny Long Cairn?
- The nearest railway station is Sanquhar, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG4 6LE.
- Is Glengenny Long Cairn free to visit?
- Yes, Glengenny Long Cairn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Glengenny Long Cairn?
- The nearest railway station is Sanquhar, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG4 6LE.