Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAchanarras,cairn 800m NW of
Cairn

Achanarras,cairn 800m NW of

Scotland
HES SM2401
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Achanarras Cairn is a prehistoric burial monument located approximately 800 metres northwest of Achanarras in Caithness, northern Scotland. The cairn dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period, representing a funerary or ceremonial structure typical of early agricultural societies in the north of Scotland. The monument survives as a substantial earthwork consisting of a mound of stone and earth, though its original extent and internal structure have been subject to modification over the millennia. As an example of Caithness's significant cairn tradition, it forms part of the wider archaeological landscape documenting early settlement and ritual practice in the far north of mainland Britain.

Achanarras,cairn 800m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2401. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Achanarras,cairn 800m NW of?

Achanarras Cairn is a prehistoric burial monument located approximately 800 metres northwest of Achanarras in Caithness, northern Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2401.

Who is responsible for protecting Achanarras,cairn 800m NW of?

Achanarras,cairn 800m NW 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 SM2401.

What other scheduled monuments are near Achanarras,cairn 800m NW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cnoc Donn, broch 600m ESE of Dale Farm, Halkirk (2.5 km), Dale Farm,broch 800m SE of (2.7 km), Ballone,broch 360m NE of,Spittal (3.4 km).

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