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Ancient Burial Site, near Edinburgh, Scotland.
Cairnpapple is a prehistoric ceremonial, then burial site, located about 3 miles north of Bathgate, and about 6 miles west of Edinburgh.
Its sits on top of a hill that provides a breath taking vista on a good day, from Arthurs Seat to the East, North over the River Forth and the massive industrial site that is Grangemouth, to the hills of Western Fife.
It is believed to date from 3,000 BC, which makes it over 5,000 years old.
A concrete roof has been installed, and Historic Scotland now charge £4.50 to venture inside the small burial chamber.
It costs nothing however to visit the site and take in the atmosphere of its ancient history, and the fantastic views.
Ancient Burial Site, near Edinburgh, Scotland.
Cairnpapple is a prehistoric ceremonial, then burial site, located about 3 miles north of Bathgate, and about 6 miles west of Edinburgh.
Its sits on top of a hill that provides a breath taking vista on a good day, from Arthurs Seat to the East, North over the River Forth and the massive industrial site that is Grangemouth, to the hills of Western Fife.
It is believed to date from 3,000 BC, which makes it over 5,000 years old.
A concrete roof has been installed, and Historic Scotland now charge £4.50 to venture inside the small burial chamber.
It costs nothing however to visit the site and take in the atmosphere of its ancient history, and the fantastic views.