Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Skelbo Wood Long Cairn
In or near Golspie.
Skelbo Wood Long Cairn — archaeological in scotland highlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Golspie · 6.7 km
About
Skelbo Wood Long Cairn is a archaeological located in scotland highlands. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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Place summary
Skelbo Wood Long Cairn is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. This long cairn is a significant prehistoric burial monument, reflecting the area's ancient history. Visitors can explore the remains of this structure, which provides insight into the funerary practices of past societies in the region. The site contributes to the understanding of Neolithic and Bronze Age cultures in Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 57.9212, -4.0506
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV25 3QH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Golspie — 6.7 km
Sources
- osm: w1488553098 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56664130 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Skelbo Wood Long Cairn?
- Skelbo Wood Long Cairn is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV25 3QH).
- What is Skelbo Wood Long Cairn?
- Skelbo Wood Long Cairn — archaeological in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Skelbo Wood Long Cairn?
- The nearest railway station is Golspie, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV25 3QH.
- How do I get to Skelbo Wood Long Cairn?
- The nearest railway station is Golspie, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV25 3QH.