Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBallnaselich, cairn 200m N of
Cairn

Ballnaselich, cairn 200m N of

Scotland
HES SM6275
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ballnaselich, cairn 200m N of is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial cairn located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument consists of a substantial earthen mound constructed from stone and earth, typical of funerary structures erected during the prehistoric period in Scotland. Such cairns served as communal or individual burial monuments and often contained cist graves or chamber burials where human remains and grave goods were deposited. This example contributes to the archaeological record of funerary practice in western Scotland during the later prehistoric period.

Ballnaselich, cairn 200m N of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6275. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ballnaselich, cairn 200m N of?

Ballnaselich, cairn 200m N of is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial cairn located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6275.

Who is responsible for protecting Ballnaselich, cairn 200m N of?

Ballnaselich, cairn 200m 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 SM6275.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ballnaselich, cairn 200m N of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Corrantee lead mine,Sunart (2.3 km), Eilean Fhianain, St Finnan's church and stone crosses (4.1 km), Rubha an Fhaing Dhuibh,settlement (4.2 km).

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