Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
Housle Cairn, possible broch
In or near Halkirk.
Housle Cairn, possible broch — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
John Ferguson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Georgemas Junction · 3.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
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.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.5156, -3.5141
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW12 6ZA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Georgemas Junction — 3.6 km
Sources
- osm: way/1389420497 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
John Sinclair Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
Halkirk War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
Church of Scotland, Bridge Street, Halkirk
Historic churches · 1.1 km
Halkirk United F.C.
Other places · 1.2 km
Upper Sour Broch
Archaeological sites · 1.4 km
Upper Sour Broch
Archaeological sites · 1.4 km
Halkirk
Towns & cities · 1.5 km
Old Parish Church, Halkirk
Cemeteries · 1.6 km
Abbey Church
Abbeys & priories · 1.6 km
Halkirk railway station
Heritage railway stations · 1.9 km
Skinnet, Broch
Archaeological sites · 1.9 km
Braal Castle
Castles · 1.9 km
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John Sinclair Memorial
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Halkirk War Memorial
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Church of Scotland, Bridge Street, Halkirk
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Halkirk United F.C.
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Upper Sour Broch
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Housle Cairn, possible broch?
- Housle Cairn, possible broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW12 6ZA).
- What is Housle Cairn, possible broch?
- Housle Cairn, possible broch — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Housle Cairn, possible broch?
- The nearest railway station is Georgemas Junction, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW12 6ZA.
- Is Housle Cairn, possible broch free to visit?
- Yes, Housle Cairn, possible broch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Housle Cairn, possible broch?
- The nearest railway station is Georgemas Junction, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW12 6ZA.