Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAch a'Chorrain,cairn E of the S end of Kyle of Durness
Cairn e of the s end of kyle of durness

Ach a'Chorrain,cairn E of the S end of Kyle of Durness

Scotland
HES SM1764
Site type
Cairn e of the s end of kyle of durness
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Ach a'Chorrain is a cairn located to the east of the southern end of Kyle of Durness in Sutherland, north-west Scotland. The monument is a prehistoric burial structure, typical of cairn sites found throughout the Scottish Highlands and representing funerary practices of the Neolithic or Bronze Age periods. The site has been recorded within the national heritage inventory as a significant example of ancient ceremonial and burial architecture in this remote coastal region.

Ach a'Chorrain,cairn E of the S end of Kyle of Durness is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1764. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ach a'Chorrain,cairn E of the S end of Kyle of Durness?

Ach a'Chorrain is a cairn located to the east of the southern end of Kyle of Durness in Sutherland, north-west Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1764.

Who is responsible for protecting Ach a'Chorrain,cairn E of the S end of Kyle of Durness?

Ach a'Chorrain,cairn E of the S end of Kyle of Durness is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM1764.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ach a'Chorrain,cairn E of the S end of Kyle of Durness?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kyle of Durness,hut circle 1000m SSW of Sarsgrum (0.9 km), Kyle of Durness,hut circle 750m SW of Sarsgrum (1.2 km), Kyle of Durness,cairn 350m NNE of Sarsgrum (2.2 km).

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