Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Holms Henge
In or near Gatehead.
Holms Henge — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Mary and Angus Hogg — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Irvine · 4.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Holms Henge is a archaeological 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
Holms Henge is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. This prehistoric monument features a circular arrangement of stone structures, indicative of ancient rituals or gatherings. Its significance lies in its potential connections to Neolithic practices in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.5987, -4.6057
- District
- North Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA11 5BT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Ayrshire
- Nearest railway station
- Irvine — 4.6 km
Sources
- osm: node/13481554466 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Holms Henge?
- Holms Henge is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA11 5BT).
- What is Holms Henge?
- Holms Henge — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Holms Henge?
- The nearest railway station is Irvine, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA11 5BT.
- Is Holms Henge free to visit?
- Yes, Holms Henge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Holms Henge?
- The nearest railway station is Irvine, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA11 5BT.