Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
The Barry Cairn
In or near John o'Groats.
The Barry Cairn — a memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Peter Moore — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Barry Cairn is a memorial 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
The Barry Cairn is a memorial located in the Scottish Islands. This site is notable for its prehistoric significance, representing a burial cairn from the Neolithic era.
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- Coordinates
- 58.5382, -3.1080
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW1 4AT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Sources
- osm: node/12948938560 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Barry Cairn?
- The Barry Cairn is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW1 4AT).
- What is The Barry Cairn?
- The Barry Cairn — a memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Barry Cairn?
- The nearest town is John o'Groats. Drivers can use postcode KW1 4AT.
- Is The Barry Cairn free to visit?
- Yes, The Barry Cairn is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Barry Cairn?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW1 4AT. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.