Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCarn a'Mharc,chambered cairn NW of Gress Lodge
Neolithic · Chambered cairn nw of gress lodge

Carn a'Mharc,chambered cairn NW of Gress Lodge

Scotland
HES SM1660
Period
Neolithic
Site type
Chambered cairn nw of gress lodge
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Carn a'Mharc is a Neolithic chambered cairn situated northwest of Gress Lodge in Ross-shire, Scotland. The monument belongs to the chambered cairn tradition characteristic of Neolithic Scotland, dating to the period approximately 4000–3000 BCE. Such cairns served as communal burial monuments and represent significant investments of labour by Neolithic communities, indicating their social organisation and ritual practices. The site is recorded in the national heritage database under HES INSPIRE designation SM1660.

Carn a'Mharc,chambered cairn NW of Gress Lodge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1660. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carn a'Mharc,chambered cairn NW of Gress Lodge?

Carn a'Mharc is a Neolithic chambered cairn situated northwest of Gress Lodge in Ross-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1660.

What period does Carn a'Mharc,chambered cairn NW of Gress Lodge date from?

Carn a'Mharc,chambered cairn NW of Gress Lodge dates from the neolithic period, and is classified as a chambered cairn nw of gress lodge. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Carn a'Mharc,chambered cairn NW of Gress Lodge?

Carn a'Mharc,chambered cairn NW of Gress Lodge 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 SM1660.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carn a'Mharc,chambered cairn NW of Gress Lodge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Aula's Church (2.9 km), Gress Lodge,souterrain (2.9 km), Gress Cemetery,souterrain (2.9 km).

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