Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Nipster Henge
In or near Halkirk.
Nipster Henge — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Phil Williams — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Georgemas Junction · 6.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Nipster Henge is a archaeological 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
Nipster Henge is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. It is notable for its prehistoric significance, featuring a circular arrangement of stones typical of henge monuments. The site provides insights into ancient ceremonial practices in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.5118, -3.3474
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW1 5BU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Georgemas Junction — 6 km
Sources
- osm: node/13483411281 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nipster Henge?
- Nipster Henge is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW1 5BU).
- What is Nipster Henge?
- Nipster Henge — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Nipster Henge?
- The nearest railway station is Georgemas Junction, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW1 5BU.
- Is Nipster Henge free to visit?
- Yes, Nipster Henge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Nipster Henge?
- The nearest railway station is Georgemas Junction, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW1 5BU.