Cairn
Cairn is an archaeological site in Orkney Islands, Scotland. Cairn is situated near the peak Couters Hill, as well as near the village Pierowall.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Knowe of Queen o‘ Howe, broch, Westray and Lady Kirk.
Knowe of Queen o‘ Howe, broch, Westray
Archaeological site
Knowe of Queen o‘ Howe, broch, Westray is an archaeological site, which is situated 1 mile northeast of Cairn.
Westray Lighthouse
Lighthouse
Noup Head Lighthouse lies on the north west headland of the isle of Westray, in Orkney, Scotland. Westray Lighthouse is situated 2 miles northwest of Cairn.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Pierowall.
Cairn
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Latitude
59.31807° or 59° 19′ 5″ north
Longitude
-3.02611° or 3° 1′ 34″ west
Open location code
9CFR8X9F+6H
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historic=archaeological_site
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Highlights include Couters Hill and Burnt Mound (Prehistoric).
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