The Carn Liath Chambered Cairn is 13+ foot tall and stems from the Neolithic era. It is the largest of a cluster of cairns in this area. The tomb has been excavated and at least one cist, or stone coffin, was found. After excavation, it was closed, and today there is no sign of an entry.
About the Carn Liath Chambered Cairn
The Skye Guide: Carn Liath
Megalithic Portal: Carn Liath Chambered Cairn (Kendaleyre)
The Modern Antiquarian: Carn Liath (Kensaleyre) Chambered Cairn
Canmore: Carn Liath
Wikipedia: Chambered Cairn
Journey to the Carn Liath Chambered Cairn
The Carn Liath Chambered Cairn is located off the A87 just south of Kensaleyre opposite the turn off to Rhenetra on the Isle of Skye, Highland, Scotland.
Ordnance Survey Map (NG420514)
Visitors Information
Visitors information for the Carn Liath Chambered Cairn may be found at the geograph website. General tourist information may be found at the Isle of Skye website.
Additional Photos of the Carn Liath Chambered Cairn
Carn Liath Cairn from the Roadway
Approaching Carn Liath Cairn
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