Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAriogan,cairn 400m NNE of
Cairn

Ariogan,cairn 400m NNE of

Scotland
HES SM4161
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ariogan cairn is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 400 metres north-north-east of Ariogan. The cairn represents a form of funerary architecture typical of the Bronze Age period, when such stone-built mounds were constructed to mark the resting places of the deceased and served as focal points within the prehistoric landscape. The monument's survival to the present day provides archaeological evidence for Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in the Argyll region. As a scheduled ancient monument under Historic Environment Scotland protection, it remains an important element of the archaeological heritage of western Scotland.

Ariogan,cairn 400m NNE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4161. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ariogan,cairn 400m NNE of?

Ariogan cairn is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 400 metres north-north-east of Ariogan. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4161.

Who is responsible for protecting Ariogan,cairn 400m NNE of?

Ariogan,cairn 400m NNE 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 SM4161.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ariogan,cairn 400m NNE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dunan Molach,dun 115m SE of Ardoran (3.8 km), Dunan Corr,fort (4.4 km), Dun Bhlaran,350m NE of Minard (5 km).

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