Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
Long Cairn (Neolithic)
Long Cairn (Neolithic) — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
About
Long Cairn (Neolithic) 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
Long Cairn is a Neolithic burial mound located in the Scottish Islands. This ancient structure reflects the funerary practices of prehistoric communities in the region. Its significance lies in its age and the insights it provides into early human settlement and rituals.
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- Coordinates
- 58.8739, -2.8295
Sources
- osm: node/8320874800 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Long Cairn (Neolithic)?
- Long Cairn (Neolithic) is in Scottish Islands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 58.8739°, -2.8295°.