Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
Midhowe Chambered Cairn - 3,500 BC
Midhowe Chambered Cairn - 3,500 BC — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Russel Wills — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Midhowe Chambered Cairn - 3,500 BC 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
Midhowe Chambered Cairn is a burial mound located in the Scottish Islands, dating back to 3,500 BC. It is one of the best-preserved examples of Neolithic chambered cairns in Scotland, providing insight into ancient burial practices.
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- Coordinates
- 59.1565, -3.0991
Sources
- osm: node/1299289924 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Midhowe Chambered Cairn - 3,500 BC?
- Midhowe Chambered Cairn - 3,500 BC is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
- What is Midhowe Chambered Cairn - 3,500 BC?
- Midhowe Chambered Cairn - 3,500 BC — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Midhowe Chambered Cairn - 3,500 BC?
- Its coordinates are 59.1565°, -3.0991°.
- Is Midhowe Chambered Cairn - 3,500 BC free to visit?
- Yes, Midhowe Chambered Cairn - 3,500 BC is free to enter.