Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
Housle Cairn, possible broch
Housle Cairn, possible broch — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Housle Cairn, possible broch 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
Housle Cairn is a burial mound located in the Scottish Islands. It is considered a possible broch, a type of ancient stone structure unique to Scotland. The site reflects the region's prehistoric heritage and archaeological significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.5156, -3.5141
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW12 6ZA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Sources
- osm: way/1389420497 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Housle Cairn, possible broch?
- Housle Cairn, possible broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW12 6ZA).
- Is Housle Cairn, possible broch free to visit?
- Yes, Housle Cairn, possible broch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Housle Cairn, possible broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW12 6ZA. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.