Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAriogan,cairn 950m W of
Cairn

Ariogan,cairn 950m W of

Scotland
HES SM4302
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ariogan, cairn 950m W of, is a Neolithic or Bronze Age cairn located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument consists of a stone-built mound typical of prehistoric burial or ceremonial sites found throughout the Scottish Highlands and Western Isles. Such cairns served important functions within early farming communities, functioning as burial monuments or territorial markers that would have remained visible landmarks in the landscape for centuries. The site's survival into the modern period, documented through its Historic Environment Scotland record, provides evidence of the material culture and funerary practices of prehistoric Argyll.

Ariogan,cairn 950m W of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4302. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ariogan,cairn 950m W of?

Ariogan, cairn 950m W of, is a Neolithic or Bronze Age cairn located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4302.

Who is responsible for protecting Ariogan,cairn 950m W of?

Ariogan,cairn 950m W 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 SM4302.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ariogan,cairn 950m W of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including An Dunan,Minard Point (5.3 km), Barrnacarry,Dun Mhic Raonuill,dun (5.9 km), Dunan Buiaig, cairn, Kilninver (6.2 km).

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