Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
Unstan Cairn
Unstan Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
About
Unstan Cairn 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
Unstan Cairn is a burial mound located in the Scottish Islands. This significant prehistoric site is known for its Neolithic origins and is an important example of ancient funerary practices in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 58.9866, -3.2494
Sources
- osm: way/251850964 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Unstan Cairn?
- Unstan Cairn is in Scottish Islands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 58.9866°, -3.2494°.