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Grey Cairns of Camster
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christian427
October 28, 2022
Hiking
The Grey Cairns of Camster are two Neolithic chambered cairns (a small round one and a large long one). They are among the oldest structures in Scotland, dating to about 5,000 years ago. The cairns demonstrate the complexity of Neolithic architecture, with central burial chambers accessed through narrow passages from the outside. They were excavated and restored by Historic Environment Scotland in the late 20th century and are open to the public.
In 2017 I was able to crawl into every grave. The iron gates were open.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grey_Cairns_of_Camster
In 2017 I was able to crawl into every grave. The iron gates were open.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grey_Cairns_of_Camster
Alex
December 14, 2022
Mountain biking
The Grey Cairns of Camster are two large Neolithic chambered cairns that are among the oldest structures in Scotland, dating to about 5,000 years ago. The cairns demonstrate complex neolithic architecture, with central burial chambers accessed through narrow passages. They were excavated and restored by Historic Environment Scotland in the late 20th century. The cairns were constructed in the third of fourth millennium BC in an empty, boggy and peat-covered moorland. Although the surrounding countryside is now inhospitable with little population, it was a fertile farming land in the Stone Age, only becoming covered in peat during the Bronze Age.
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October 12, 2022
Road cycling
Two well preserved Neolithic chambered cairns. Excavations in 1865 found pottery, flint tools, bones and skeletons. It's now managed by Historic Scotland and open to the public (a short walk from the road). Bring a torch or bike light so that you can crawl in and explore the cairns properly.
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