Achtercairn Cairn 2

Nearest town:
Ullapool (36km ENE)
OS reference:
NG8095777080
OS sheet:
19
Latitude:
57° 43' 48.64 N
Longitude:
5° 40' 46.4 W
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Images

Image of Achtercairn Cairn 2 (Cairn(s)) by drewbhoy

North looking south, possibly a double circle of kerbs.

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drewbhoy
drewbhoy Oct 31, 2025
Image of Achtercairn Cairn 2 (Cairn(s)) by drewbhoy

The west side of the site, the slab – possible cist cover?

Image credit: drew/A/B
drewbhoy
drewbhoy Oct 31, 2025
Image of Achtercairn Cairn 2 (Cairn(s)) by drewbhoy

The second cairn has a remaining standing stone, one possibly fallen. Circle, burial cairn or kerb cairn – perhaps all of them.

Image credit: drew/A/B
drewbhoy
drewbhoy Oct 31, 2025

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