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
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- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
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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 Scottish Islands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 59.1565°, -3.0991°.