Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAintuim, cairn 390m SW of
Cairn

Aintuim, cairn 390m SW of

Scotland
HES SM10560
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn 390m SW of Aintuim is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site comprises a stone cairn characteristic of the funerary traditions of prehistoric Scotland, dating to the Bronze Age period when such monumental burials were constructed across the region. Like other cairns of this type and era, it represents evidence of ritual burial practices and territorial settlement patterns among Bronze Age communities in western Scotland. The monument is recorded in the national heritage register under the designation HES INSPIRE SM10560.

Aintuim, cairn 390m SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10560. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Aintuim, cairn 390m SW of?

Cairn 390m SW of Aintuim is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10560.

Who is responsible for protecting Aintuim, cairn 390m SW of?

Aintuim, cairn 390m SW 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 SM10560.

What other scheduled monuments are near Aintuim, cairn 390m SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kilmore,standing stones 230m SE of (0.7 km), Kilmore, church and burial ground (0.8 km), Eilean na Carraidh, fish trap (0.9 km).

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