Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBalliveolan,burial ground 480m N of
Burial ground

Balliveolan,burial ground 480m N of

Scotland
HES SM3908
Site type
Burial ground
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Balliveolan is a prehistoric burial ground situated in Argyllshire, Scotland, approximately 480 metres north of Balliveolan itself. The site represents evidence of early burial practice in the region, reflecting the funerary customs of its period. As a scheduled ancient monument under Historic Environment Scotland protection, it forms part of the archaeological record documenting settlement and ritual activity in Argyll during prehistory. The specific physical characteristics and cultural period of the site are documented in the Historic Environment Scotland record under designation SM3908.

Balliveolan,burial ground 480m N of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3908. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Balliveolan,burial ground 480m N of?

Balliveolan is a prehistoric burial ground situated in Argyllshire, Scotland, approximately 480 metres north of Balliveolan itself. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3908.

Who is responsible for protecting Balliveolan,burial ground 480m N of?

Balliveolan,burial ground 480m N 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 SM3908.

What other scheduled monuments are near Balliveolan,burial ground 480m N of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fasnacloich, crannog 320m S of (2.5 km), Inverfolla,fallen standing stone 150m NNE of (4.9 km), Barcaldine School,standing stone 46m SW of (5.4 km).

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