Scheduled MonumentsScotlandArdslignish, burial ground 320m SW of
Burial ground

Ardslignish, burial ground 320m SW of

Scotland
HES SM7780
Site type
Burial ground
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Ardslignish burial ground is an ancient burial site located in Argyllshire, southwest Scotland, recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database under designation SM7780. The monument represents a significant archaeological resource for understanding mortuary practices and settlement patterns in the region during the medieval or later prehistoric period. The burial ground's precise dating and cultural affiliation require specialist archaeological assessment, though such sites in Argyllshire frequently contain evidence of continued use across multiple periods. The monument's survival and recorded location contribute to the archaeological record of rural burial practices in the Scottish Highlands and Islands.

Ardslignish, burial ground 320m SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7780. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ardslignish, burial ground 320m SW of?

Ardslignish burial ground is an ancient burial site located in Argyllshire, southwest Scotland, recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database under designation SM7780. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7780.

Who is responsible for protecting Ardslignish, burial ground 320m SW of?

Ardslignish, burial ground 320m 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 SM7780.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ardslignish, burial ground 320m SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cladh Chiarain, burial ground and standing stone, Camas nan Geall (0.9 km), Cladh Chiarain,chambered cairn 80m NNE of (0.9 km), Sgeir Fhada,fort 100m NNW of (1 km).

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