Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBallymeanoch,cairn 300m NW of
Cairn

Ballymeanoch,cairn 300m NW of

Scotland
HES SM3342
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ballymeanoch Cairn, located approximately 300 metres north-west of Ballymeanoch in Argyllshire, is a prehistoric cairn of Neolithic or Bronze Age date. The monument consists of a stone cairn whose precise dimensions and structural details reflect the funerary or ceremonial practices of early agrarian communities in the Argyll region. Such cairns were typically constructed as burial monuments, often containing cist burials or cremations, and served as enduring focal points within the Bronze Age landscape. The site forms part of the wider distribution of cairns across Argyllshire, testament to sustained use of this territory during prehistory.

Ballymeanoch,cairn 300m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3342. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ballymeanoch,cairn 300m NW of?

Ballymeanoch Cairn, located approximately 300 metres north-west of Ballymeanoch in Argyllshire, is a prehistoric cairn of Neolithic or Bronze Age date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3342.

Who is responsible for protecting Ballymeanoch,cairn 300m NW of?

Ballymeanoch,cairn 300m NW 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 SM3342.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ballymeanoch,cairn 300m NW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carn Ban, cairn, Cairnbaan (5.7 km), Achnabreck,prehistoric rock carvings 370m NNE of (6.1 km), Achnabreck,standing stone 275m SSW of (6.5 km).

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