Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAchacha,cairn & standing stone 400m WNW of
Bronze Age · Cairn & standing stone

Achacha,cairn & standing stone 400m WNW of

Scotland
HES SM3824
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Cairn & standing stone
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Achacha cairn and standing stone is a Bronze Age monument complex located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 400 metres west-north-west of Achacha. The site comprises a substantial cairn, a funerary or ceremonial structure typical of Bronze Age burial practices in western Scotland, accompanied by an associated standing stone. Both elements represent the monumental investment of Bronze Age communities in marking significant locations on the landscape, likely connected to burial ritual, territorial demarcation, or ceremonial activity. The monument survives as evidence of Bronze Age settlement and land use patterns in Argyll.

Achacha,cairn & standing stone 400m WNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3824. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Achacha,cairn & standing stone 400m WNW of?

Achacha cairn and standing stone is a Bronze Age monument complex located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 400 metres west-north-west of Achacha. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3824.

What period does Achacha,cairn & standing stone 400m WNW of date from?

Achacha,cairn & standing stone 400m WNW of dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a cairn & standing stone. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Achacha,cairn & standing stone 400m WNW of?

Achacha,cairn & standing stone 400m WNW of 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 SM3824.

What other scheduled monuments are near Achacha,cairn & standing stone 400m WNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ardchattan Priory, priory, burial ground and carved stones (6.4 km), Loch-na-beithe Cottage, cairn 35m SE of (6.5 km), Tiroran, cairn 130m SE of (6.5 km).

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