Burial mounds & barrows · North Wales
Gop Cairn
In or near St Asaph.
Gop Cairn — a burial mound in wales-north, United Kingdom.
Jeremy Bolwell — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Prestatyn · 3.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Gop Cairn is a burial mound located in wales-north, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Gop Cairn is a burial mound located in North Wales. This prehistoric monument dates back to the Neolithic era and is notable for its large size and construction method. It is an important archaeological site that reflects early burial practices in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3104, -3.3720
- District
- Flintshire
- Parish
- Trelawnyd and Gwaenysgor
- Postcode
- LL18 6DH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Clwyd East
- Nearest railway station
- Prestatyn — 3.7 km
Sources
- osm: node/2819393105 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gop Cairn?
- Gop Cairn is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL18 6DH), in the parish of Trelawnyd and Gwaenysgor.
- What is Gop Cairn?
- Gop Cairn — a burial mound in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gop Cairn?
- The nearest railway station is Prestatyn, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL18 6DH.
- Is Gop Cairn free to visit?
- Yes, Gop Cairn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gop Cairn?
- The nearest railway station is Prestatyn, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL18 6DH.