Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAchnacree Moss,cairn 65m SW of Achnacairn
Cairn 65m sw of achnacairn

Achnacree Moss,cairn 65m SW of Achnacairn

Scotland
HES SM3707
Site type
Cairn 65m sw of achnacairn
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Achnacree Moss Cairn is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 65 metres south-west of Achnacairn. The cairn represents a burial structure typical of the Bronze Age period, when such stone-built mounds served as communal or individual grave markers across Scotland. The monument is recorded within the national heritage database under the reference designation HES INSPIRE SM3707, reflecting its status as a scheduled ancient monument of archaeological importance. As with many cairns of this type in the western Scottish Highlands, the site contributes to understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and funerary practices in the region.

Achnacree Moss,cairn 65m SW of Achnacairn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3707. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Achnacree Moss,cairn 65m SW of Achnacairn?

Achnacree Moss Cairn is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 65 metres south-west of Achnacairn. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3707.

Who is responsible for protecting Achnacree Moss,cairn 65m SW of Achnacairn?

Achnacree Moss,cairn 65m SW of Achnacairn 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 SM3707.

What other scheduled monuments are near Achnacree Moss,cairn 65m SW of Achnacairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including An Dun,dun 500m ESE of Glenamadrie (7.3 km), Glenamachrie,cairns 850m ESE of (7.4 km), Glenamachrie,cup marked stone 350m SSW of (7.4 km).

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