Scheduled MonumentsScotlandArdnacross, stone rows and cairns 560m WSW of
Stone rows and cairns

Ardnacross, stone rows and cairns 560m WSW of

Scotland
HES SM10570
Site type
Stone rows and cairns
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Ardnacross stone rows and cairns is a Neolithic or Bronze Age ceremonial landscape situated in Argyllshire, Scotland, approximately 560 metres west-south-west of Ardnacross. The site comprises multiple stone rows and cairns arranged across the moorland, characteristic of ritual monuments erected during the later prehistoric period. Such alignments and funerary structures typically date between the late third and second millennia before the present, serving functions connected to ceremonial practice, burial, and territorial demarcation. The monument remains an important example of prehistoric monumental architecture in the West Highland region.

Ardnacross, stone rows and cairns 560m WSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10570. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ardnacross, stone rows and cairns 560m WSW of?

Ardnacross stone rows and cairns is a Neolithic or Bronze Age ceremonial landscape situated in Argyllshire, Scotland, approximately 560 metres west-south-west of Ardnacross. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10570.

Who is responsible for protecting Ardnacross, stone rows and cairns 560m WSW of?

Ardnacross, stone rows and cairns 560m WSW 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 SM10570.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ardnacross, stone rows and cairns 560m WSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cill an Ailein,chapel & burial ground (3.6 km), Aros Castle,Mull (4.7 km), Cnoc nan Dubh Leitire,meeting place 1600m S of,Mull (6.3 km).

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