Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBarpannan,two chambered cairns,Vatten Duirinish
Neolithic · Two chambered cairns,vatten duirinish

Barpannan,two chambered cairns,Vatten Duirinish

Scotland
HES SM893
Period
Neolithic
Site type
Two chambered cairns,vatten duirinish
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Barpannan is a Neolithic chambered cairn located in Vatten, Duirinish, Inverness-shire, Scotland. The monument comprises two distinct burial chambers within a cairn structure, dating to the Neolithic period when such communal burial monuments were constructed across northern Britain. The site represents an important example of early monumental architecture in the Highlands, reflecting the ritual and funerary practices of prehistoric communities. The cairn structure and its internal chambers reflect construction techniques typical of Neolithic cairn builders, though the specific condition and archaeological details of the individual chambers require site-specific survey documentation.

Barpannan,two chambered cairns,Vatten Duirinish is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM893. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Barpannan,two chambered cairns,Vatten Duirinish?

Barpannan is a Neolithic chambered cairn located in Vatten, Duirinish, Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM893.

What period does Barpannan,two chambered cairns,Vatten Duirinish date from?

Barpannan,two chambered cairns,Vatten Duirinish dates from the neolithic period, and is classified as a two chambered cairns,vatten duirinish. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Barpannan,two chambered cairns,Vatten Duirinish?

Barpannan,two chambered cairns,Vatten Duirinish 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 SM893.

What other scheduled monuments are near Barpannan,two chambered cairns,Vatten Duirinish?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun Feorlig,broch 230m NNE of Feorlig Farm (1.7 km), Abhainn Bhaile Mheadhonaich, broch and standing stone 145m SE of An Cairidh (1.9 km), Ardmore,chapel & burial ground 230m SW of (3.5 km).

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