Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Lowlands
Prehistoric settlement and burial cairn
Prehistoric settlement and burial cairn — a burial mound in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Anthony Parkes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Prehistoric settlement and burial 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
The Prehistoric settlement and burial cairn is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This site features ancient burial mounds, indicative of early human habitation and ritual practices in the region. Its archaeological significance contributes to the understanding of prehistoric life in Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6349, -2.1547
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Holwick
- Postcode
- DL12 0NP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
Sources
- osm: node/6907064452 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Prehistoric settlement and burial cairn?
- Prehistoric settlement and burial cairn is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL12 0NP), in the parish of Holwick.
- Is Prehistoric settlement and burial cairn free to visit?
- Yes, Prehistoric settlement and burial cairn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Prehistoric settlement and burial cairn?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL12 0NP. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.