Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAchadh na Cille, burial ground 450m NW of Rubha nan Sgarbh
Burial ground 450m nw of rubha nan sgarbh

Achadh na Cille, burial ground 450m NW of Rubha nan Sgarbh

Scotland
HES SM10334
Site type
Burial ground 450m nw of rubha nan sgarbh
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Achadh na Cille is an ancient burial ground located 450 metres north-west of Rubha nan Sgarbh in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site represents an early medieval or late prehistoric funerary location, though its precise dating remains subject to archaeological interpretation based on available evidence. As a designated scheduled monument under Historic Environment Scotland, it forms part of the important archaeological landscape of the Argyll region, which contains numerous burial grounds and ritual sites spanning several millennia. The monument's survival and official protection reflect its significance to understanding settlement patterns and mortuary practices in this part of the Scottish Highlands and Islands.

Achadh na Cille, burial ground 450m NW of Rubha nan Sgarbh is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10334. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Achadh na Cille, burial ground 450m NW of Rubha nan Sgarbh?

Achadh na Cille is an ancient burial ground located 450 metres north-west of Rubha nan Sgarbh in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10334.

Who is responsible for protecting Achadh na Cille, burial ground 450m NW of Rubha nan Sgarbh?

Achadh na Cille, burial ground 450m NW of Rubha nan Sgarbh 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 SM10334.

What other scheduled monuments are near Achadh na Cille, burial ground 450m NW of Rubha nan Sgarbh?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Achnamara, clapper bridge, Knapdale (1.9 km), Rubha Cladh Eoin, fort, Knapdale (2.1 km), Loch Coille-Bharr, crannog, Knapdale (2.2 km).

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