Scheduled MonumentsScotlandArdness, cairn 575m S by SE of
Cairn 575m s by

Ardness, cairn 575m S by SE of

Scotland
HES SM7822
Site type
Cairn 575m s by
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Ardness cairn is a prehistoric burial monument located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 575 metres south-south-east of Ardness. The cairn belongs to the Bronze Age period and represents the funerary practices of early pastoral communities in the region. Its construction would have involved the deliberate accumulation of stones to mark a burial or ceremonial site, a common practice across Scotland during the second millennium before the Common Era. The monument survives as a landscape feature of archaeological significance, providing material evidence for understanding settlement patterns and burial customs in Argyll during the Bronze Age.

Ardness, cairn 575m S by SE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7822. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ardness, cairn 575m S by SE of?

Ardness cairn is a prehistoric burial monument located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 575 metres south-south-east of Ardness. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7822.

Who is responsible for protecting Ardness, cairn 575m S by SE of?

Ardness, cairn 575m S by SE 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 SM7822.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ardness, cairn 575m S by SE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ardness, cairn 550m S of (0.1 km), Ardness, cairn 600m SSE of (0.1 km), Cill Choluimchille,old parish church,Lochaline (1 km).

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