Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCarn Ban,cairn 350m E of Staffin Lodge,Kilmuir
Cairn 350m e of staffin lodge,kilmuir

Carn Ban,cairn 350m E of Staffin Lodge,Kilmuir

Scotland
HES SM3517
Site type
Cairn 350m e of staffin lodge,kilmuir
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Carn Ban is a Neolithic or Bronze Age cairn situated approximately 350 metres east of Staffin Lodge in Kilmuir, Inverness-shire. The monument consists of a stone heap typical of upland burial or ceremonial structures erected during the prehistoric period in the Scottish Highlands. As a designated scheduled monument under Historic Environment Scotland (reference SM3517), it represents an important archaeological resource for understanding prehistoric settlement and funerary practices in the region. The site's precise dating and original function remain to be established through archaeological investigation, though its construction and use almost certainly predate the medieval period by several millennia.

Carn Ban,cairn 350m E of Staffin Lodge,Kilmuir is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3517. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carn Ban,cairn 350m E of Staffin Lodge,Kilmuir?

Carn Ban is a Neolithic or Bronze Age cairn situated approximately 350 metres east of Staffin Lodge in Kilmuir, Inverness-shire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3517.

Who is responsible for protecting Carn Ban,cairn 350m E of Staffin Lodge,Kilmuir?

Carn Ban,cairn 350m E of Staffin Lodge,Kilmuir 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 SM3517.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carn Ban,cairn 350m E of Staffin Lodge,Kilmuir?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Staffin House, shell midden 1050m NNE of (0.4 km), Garafad,depopulated settlement,Kilmuir (0.8 km), Garafad,chambered cairn 100m W of Cadha Riach (1.1 km).

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