Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCairn, 300m SE of 3 Baligrundle
300m se of 3 baligrundle

Cairn, 300m SE of 3 Baligrundle

Scotland
HES SM4327
Site type
300m se of 3 baligrundle
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn, 300m SE of 3 Baligrundle is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site comprises a stone cairn, a characteristic burial structure of the Bronze Age period, constructed from accumulated stones placed over human remains or cremated bone. Such cairns served as enduring markers of burial sites and often contained associated grave goods reflecting the status and beliefs of the deceased. The monument's survival in the landscape provides evidence of Bronze Age funerary practice and settlement patterns in the western Scottish Highlands.

Cairn, 300m SE of 3 Baligrundle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4327. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn, 300m SE of 3 Baligrundle?

Cairn, 300m SE of 3 Baligrundle is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4327.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn, 300m SE of 3 Baligrundle?

Cairn, 300m SE of 3 Baligrundle 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 SM4327.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn, 300m SE of 3 Baligrundle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including An Dun,broch,Loch Fiart (3.1 km), Fiart,dun 190m SSE of (3.9 km), Aon Garbh,three cairns (3.9 km).

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