Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
Long Cairn (Neolithic)
In or near St Margaret's Hope.
Long Cairn (Neolithic) — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Des Colhoun — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
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.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- 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 the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
- What is Long Cairn (Neolithic)?
- Long Cairn (Neolithic) — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Long Cairn (Neolithic)?
- Its coordinates are 58.8739°, -2.8295°.
- Is Long Cairn (Neolithic) free to visit?
- Yes, Long Cairn (Neolithic) is free to enter.