Burial mounds & barrows · North West England
Windy Edge Long Cairn
In or near Newcastleton.
Windy Edge Long Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Howard Mattinson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Windy Edge Long Cairn is a burial mound located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Windy Edge Long Cairn is a burial mound located in the Scottish Lowlands. This prehistoric site is characterised by its elongated structure, typical of long cairns found in the region. It serves as a significant example of ancient burial practices in Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 55.1462, -2.8961
Sources
- osm: way/1488023090 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Windy Edge Long Cairn?
- Windy Edge Long Cairn is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Windy Edge Long Cairn?
- Windy Edge Long Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Windy Edge Long Cairn?
- Its coordinates are 55.1462°, -2.8961°.
- Is Windy Edge Long Cairn free to visit?
- Yes, Windy Edge Long Cairn is free to enter.