Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAchnacree Moss,cairn 300m S of Dalvuie
Cairn 300m s of dalvuie

Achnacree Moss,cairn 300m S of Dalvuie

Scotland
HES SM3760
Site type
Cairn 300m s of dalvuie
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Achnacree Moss cairn is a prehistoric burial monument located approximately 300 metres south of Dalvuie in Argyllshire, Scotland. The cairn dates to the Bronze Age and represents a form of funerary architecture typical of the second millennium BCE in the Scottish Highlands. Constructed from stone, the cairn would have served as a burial marker and ritual focus for a local community, though its precise internal structure and any associated finds are not extensively documented in the available scholarly record. The site is registered with Historic Environment Scotland under the reference SM3760.

Achnacree Moss,cairn 300m S of Dalvuie is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3760. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Achnacree Moss,cairn 300m S of Dalvuie?

Achnacree Moss cairn is a prehistoric burial monument located approximately 300 metres south of Dalvuie in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3760.

Who is responsible for protecting Achnacree Moss,cairn 300m S of Dalvuie?

Achnacree Moss,cairn 300m S of Dalvuie 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 SM3760.

What other scheduled monuments are near Achnacree Moss,cairn 300m S of Dalvuie?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including An Dun,dun 500m ESE of Glenamadrie (7.9 km), Glenamachrie,cup marked stone 350m SSW of (8 km), Glenamachrie,cairns 850m ESE of (8 km).

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