Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCarn Ban, cairn, Cairnbaan
Cairn, cairnbaan

Carn Ban, cairn, Cairnbaan

Scotland
HES SM10333
Site type
Cairn, cairnbaan
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Carn Ban is a Neolithic cairn situated near Cairnbaan in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument comprises a substantial mound of stones typical of Neolithic burial structures, dating to the later Neolithic period. Cairns of this type in the region served as communal burial places and represent significant centres of ritual and ceremonial activity for prehistoric communities. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Record and remains an important archaeological witness to the Neolithic settlement pattern of Argyll and Bute.

Carn Ban, cairn, Cairnbaan is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10333. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carn Ban, cairn, Cairnbaan?

Carn Ban is a Neolithic cairn situated near Cairnbaan in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10333.

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

Carn Ban, cairn, Cairnbaan 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 SM10333.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairnbaan, prehistoric rock art 230m N & 215m NNE of Cairnbaan Hotel (0.4 km), Achnabreck, prehistoric rock carvings 485m NNE of (1.5 km), Crinan Canal,Loch a' Bharain canal feeder (1.6 km).

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