Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Twelve Apostles
In or near Locharbriggs.
Twelve Apostles — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
Billy McCrorie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dumfries · 4.1 km
About
Twelve Apostles is a archaeological located in scotland lowlands. 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
The Twelve Apostles is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. This formation consists of a series of standing stones, which are believed to date back to the Neolithic period. The site is notable for its historical significance and the insight it provides into ancient ceremonial practices. Visitors can observe the arrangement of the stones, which contributes to the understanding of prehistoric cultures in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0978, -3.6517
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG2 0HZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Nearest railway station
- Dumfries — 4.1 km
Sources
- osm: w1007815078 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q7857581 (CC0)
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Where to eat & stay near Twelve Apostles
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Places to eat & drink
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73-77 English Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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The Globe Inn, 56 High Street, Dumfries
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Twelve Apostles?
- Twelve Apostles is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG2 0HZ).
- What is Twelve Apostles?
- Twelve Apostles — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Twelve Apostles?
- The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG2 0HZ.
- How do I get to Twelve Apostles?
- The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG2 0HZ.