Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAchnacreebeag,chambered cairn 270m W of
Neolithic · Chambered cairn

Achnacreebeag,chambered cairn 270m W of

Scotland
HES SM3767
Period
Neolithic
Site type
Chambered cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Achnacreebeag is a Neolithic chambered cairn located in Argyllshire, Scotland, approximately 270 metres west of the settlement from which it takes its name. The monument dates to the Neolithic period and represents the funerary and ceremonial practices of early farming communities in western Scotland. As a chambered cairn, the structure would have comprised a stone burial chamber contained within a mound of cairn material, serving as a communal burial monument for successive generations. The site remains an important archaeological record of Neolithic settlement and ritual activity in the Argyll region.

Achnacreebeag,chambered cairn 270m W of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3767. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Achnacreebeag,chambered cairn 270m W of?

Achnacreebeag is a Neolithic chambered cairn located in Argyllshire, Scotland, approximately 270 metres west of the settlement from which it takes its name. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3767.

What period does Achnacreebeag,chambered cairn 270m W of date from?

Achnacreebeag,chambered cairn 270m W of dates from the neolithic period, and is classified as a chambered cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Achnacreebeag,chambered cairn 270m W of?

Achnacreebeag,chambered cairn 270m W 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 SM3767.

What other scheduled monuments are near Achnacreebeag,chambered cairn 270m W of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including An Dun,dun 500m ESE of Glenamadrie (8 km), Glenamachrie,cairns 850m ESE of (8.1 km), Glenamachrie,cup marked stone 350m SSW of (8.1 km).

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