Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAcharn Bridge, kerb-cairn 120m ENE of Acharn
Kerb-cairn 120m ene of acharn

Acharn Bridge, kerb-cairn 120m ENE of Acharn

Scotland
HES SM7794
Site type
Kerb-cairn 120m ene of acharn
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Acharn Bridge kerb-cairn is a Bronze Age funerary monument located approximately 120 metres east-north-east of Acharn in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument is characterised by its kerb structure, which defines a circular or sub-circular burial mound typical of prehistoric cairn construction in the region. Such kerb-cairns represent a distinctive form of burial architecture from the Bronze Age, reflecting the funerary practices and social organisation of communities in early second-millennium Scotland. The site's survival in the modern landscape provides evidence of the distribution and character of Bronze Age settlement and ceremonial activity in Argyll.

Acharn Bridge, kerb-cairn 120m ENE of Acharn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7794. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Acharn Bridge, kerb-cairn 120m ENE of Acharn?

Acharn Bridge kerb-cairn is a Bronze Age funerary monument located approximately 120 metres east-north-east of Acharn in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7794.

Who is responsible for protecting Acharn Bridge, kerb-cairn 120m ENE of Acharn?

Acharn Bridge, kerb-cairn 120m ENE of Acharn 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 SM7794.

What other scheduled monuments are near Acharn Bridge, kerb-cairn 120m ENE of Acharn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Acharn, cairns 350m WNW of (0.4 km), Uladail, depopulated settlement (1.4 km), Beinn Bhan, standing stone 980m WNW of summit (4.5 km).

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