Scheduled MonumentsScotlandArdness, cairn 600m SSE of
Cairn

Ardness, cairn 600m SSE of

Scotland
HES SM7823
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ardness, cairn 600m SSE of, is a prehistoric cairn located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 600 metres south-south-east of Ardness. The monument dates to the Bronze Age and represents a burial or ceremonial structure characteristic of the period's funerary practices in the Scottish Highlands. As with many cairns of this era, the structure would have originally comprised a mound of stones, though its current condition reflects the effects of time and landscape changes. The site's archaeological significance lies in its evidence of Bronze Age settlement and mortuary practice in this region of Argyll.

Ardness, cairn 600m SSE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7823. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ardness, cairn 600m SSE of?

Ardness, cairn 600m SSE of, is a prehistoric cairn located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 600 metres south-south-east of Ardness. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7823.

Who is responsible for protecting Ardness, cairn 600m SSE of?

Ardness, cairn 600m SSE 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 SM7823.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ardness, cairn 600m SSE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ardness, cairn 575m S by SE of (0.1 km), Ardness, cairn 550m S of (0.2 km), Cill Choluimchille,old parish church,Lochaline (0.9 km).

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