Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
Housle Cairn, possible broch
Housle Cairn, possible broch — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
About
Housle Cairn, possible broch is a burial mound located in scotland-islands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Housle Cairn is a burial mound located in the Scottish Islands. It is considered a possible broch, a type of ancient stone structure unique to Scotland. The site reflects the region's prehistoric heritage and archaeological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 58.5156, -3.5141
Sources
- osm: way/1389420497 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Housle Cairn, possible broch?
- Housle Cairn, possible broch is in Scottish Islands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 58.5156°, -3.5141°.