Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAchnabat, cairn 960m N of
Cairn

Achnabat, cairn 960m N of

Scotland
HES SM11799
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Achnabat, cairn 960m N of is a prehistoric burial monument located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The cairn belongs to the Bronze Age period and represents one of the numerous funerary structures distributed across the Scottish Highlands from this era. Such cairns typically functioned as communal or individual burial sites and often contained cremated or inhumed remains, sometimes accompanied by grave goods. The monument's survival to the present day contributes to understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary practices in the region.

Achnabat, cairn 960m N of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11799. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Achnabat, cairn 960m N of?

Achnabat, cairn 960m N of is a prehistoric burial monument located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11799.

Who is responsible for protecting Achnabat, cairn 960m N of?

Achnabat, cairn 960m N 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 SM11799.

What other scheduled monuments are near Achnabat, cairn 960m N of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ruthven, crannog 610m NNE of (3.6 km), Tom Buidhe, enclosure 480m NNE of Ruthven (3.7 km), Torness, cairn 305m NNW of (4.3 km).

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