Grey Cairns of Camster, Neolithic burial site in Caithness, Highland, Scotland.
The Grey Cairns of Camster feature two stone structures: a 60-meter long cairn with two chambers and an 18-meter round cairn with three compartments.
Archaeological excavations in 1865 revealed ancient human remains, flint tools, and pottery within these burial chambers, indicating advanced construction methods from 5,000 years ago.
The positioning of bodies in sitting positions without leg bones within Camster Round suggests specific burial practices of Neolithic communities in northern Scotland.
Both cairns remain accessible throughout the year through narrow passages, with Historic Environment Scotland maintaining the structures for research and education.
The long cairn incorporates two previously separate round cairns into its structure, featuring distinctive horns at each end and portal stones reaching 2 meters tall.
Location: Highland
GPS coordinates: 58.37845,-3.26568
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:25
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