Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAuchnaha, standing stone and long cairn 290m SE of
Neolithic · Standing stone and long cairn

Auchnaha, standing stone and long cairn 290m SE of

Scotland
HES SM172
Period
Neolithic
Site type
Standing stone and long cairn
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Auchnaha is a Neolithic monument complex comprising a standing stone and long cairn located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site dates to the Neolithic period and represents the ritual and funerary practices characteristic of early farming communities in western Scotland. The standing stone and cairn, positioned some 290 metres apart, exemplify the monumental architecture of this era, with the long cairn serving as a collective burial structure typical of the period. The monument is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland INSPIRE database under reference SM172.

Auchnaha, standing stone and long cairn 290m SE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM172. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Auchnaha, standing stone and long cairn 290m SE of?

Auchnaha is a Neolithic monument complex comprising a standing stone and long cairn located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM172.

What period does Auchnaha, standing stone and long cairn 290m SE of date from?

Auchnaha, standing stone and long cairn 290m SE of dates from the neolithic period, and is classified as a standing stone and long cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Auchnaha, standing stone and long cairn 290m SE of?

Auchnaha, standing stone and long cairn 290m 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 SM172.

What other scheduled monuments are near Auchnaha, standing stone and long cairn 290m SE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fort, Barr Lagan (1 km), Barr Iola,fort 1350m E of Ballimore (1.3 km), Barr an Taolain,dun and cultivation remains 500m NW of Barr Ganuisg (1.3 km).

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