Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands
Green Cairn, Vitrified Fort
In or near Edzell.
Green Cairn, Vitrified Fort — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Laurencekirk · 8.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Green Cairn, Vitrified Fort is a burial mound located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Green Cairn is a vitrified fort located in the Scottish Highlands. This burial mound is notable for its ancient construction technique, where stones are fused together through intense heat. Its significance lies in its archaeological value, offering insights into prehistoric defensive structures.
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- Coordinates
- 56.8406, -2.6024
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB30 1YD
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- Nearest railway station
- Laurencekirk — 8.4 km
Sources
- osm: way/1241223215 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Green Cairn, Vitrified Fort?
- Green Cairn, Vitrified Fort is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB30 1YD).
- What is Green Cairn, Vitrified Fort?
- Green Cairn, Vitrified Fort — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Green Cairn, Vitrified Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Laurencekirk, about 8.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB30 1YD.
- Is Green Cairn, Vitrified Fort free to visit?
- Yes, Green Cairn, Vitrified Fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Green Cairn, Vitrified Fort?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB30 1YD. It sits within the West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine parliamentary constituency.