In this audio guide, Emily Thompson takes you through Wideford Hill Chambered Cairn telling the story as you walk. In your accent, no need to read signs — just let your eyes take in what's in front of you.

What you'll hear inside Wideford Hill Chambered Cairn:

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Central Chamber
Roughly 3m long, 1.4m wide and 2.4m high, the central chamber of Wideford Hill opens into three side cells.
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North Side Cell
One of three cells leading off the central chamber, accessible through the north wall.
3
East Side Cell
One of three cells off the central chamber, reached through the east wall.
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South Side Cell
One of three cells off the central chamber, set into the south wall.
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Incised Neolithic Art on Cell Lintels
Faint Neolithic carvings — crossed lines and paired triangles — were discovered on the cell lintels in 1999 by archaeologist Richard Bradley, despite Petrie having reported no carvings in 1849.
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Original Western Entrance Passage
The original entrance to Wideford Hill Cairn faces west towards Cuween Hill Cairn.

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Practical information

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