Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAird Callanish,cairn 200m SW of,Crulivig
Cairn 200m sw of,crulivig

Aird Callanish,cairn 200m SW of,Crulivig

Scotland
HES SM5459
Site type
Cairn 200m sw of,crulivig
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Aird Callanish is a Bronze Age cairn located approximately 200 metres south-west of Crulivig in Ross-shire, Scotland. The monument consists of a stone mound typical of burial cairns from the Bronze Age period, though detailed records of its internal structure and artefactual contents remain limited in the available scholarly literature. The site is situated within the wider landscape of prehistoric monuments characteristic of the Scottish Highlands and Islands, reflecting the settlement and burial practices of Bronze Age communities in this region.

Aird Callanish,cairn 200m SW of,Crulivig is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5459. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Aird Callanish,cairn 200m SW of,Crulivig?

Aird Callanish is a Bronze Age cairn located approximately 200 metres south-west of Crulivig in Ross-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5459.

Who is responsible for protecting Aird Callanish,cairn 200m SW of,Crulivig?

Aird Callanish,cairn 200m SW of,Crulivig 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 SM5459.

What other scheduled monuments are near Aird Callanish,cairn 200m SW of,Crulivig?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun Barraglom,broch,cup marked rocks,fish traps and settlement (0.9 km), Tursachan, Barraglom, Beàrnaraigh / Standing Stones, Barraglom, Great Bernera (1 km), Airigh Mhaoldonuich,fallen standing stone (1.2 km).

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