Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCarn Ban,cairn,Ardtalnaig
Cairn,ardtalnaig

Carn Ban,cairn,Ardtalnaig

Scotland
HES SM6238
Site type
Cairn,ardtalnaig
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Carn Ban is a Neolithic cairn located near Ardtalnaig in Perthshire, Scotland. The monument consists of a substantial stone mound constructed during the Neolithic period, representing the funerary practices of early agricultural communities in the Scottish Highlands. The cairn's construction and positioning reflect the ceremonial importance placed on burial sites within Neolithic society. Such cairns served as enduring monuments to the dead and remain significant evidence for understanding settlement patterns and ritual behaviour in prehistoric Scotland.

Carn Ban,cairn,Ardtalnaig is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6238. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carn Ban,cairn,Ardtalnaig?

Carn Ban is a Neolithic cairn located near Ardtalnaig in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6238.

Who is responsible for protecting Carn Ban,cairn,Ardtalnaig?

Carn Ban,cairn,Ardtalnaig 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 SM6238.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carn Ban,cairn,Ardtalnaig?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Old Lawers Village, deserted settlement and burial ground 250m NNE of Lawers Pier (1.6 km), Wester Tullich, copper mine & associated remains 700m NE of (1.8 km), Wester Tullich, sulphuric acid works 800m NNE of (1.9 km).

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