Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCarn Ban,cairn Gigha
Cairn gigha

Carn Ban,cairn Gigha

Scotland
HES SM3182
Site type
Cairn gigha
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Carn Ban is a Neolithic cairn located on the island of Gigha in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument consists of a stone cairn of substantial size, characteristic of the funerary and ceremonial monuments constructed during the Neolithic period. As a Neolithic cairn, it represents evidence of early agricultural communities in the Hebrides and contributes to understanding of prehistoric burial practices and settlement patterns in western Scotland. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland database under designation SM3182.

Carn Ban,cairn Gigha is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3182. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carn Ban,cairn Gigha?

Carn Ban is a Neolithic cairn located on the island of Gigha in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3182.

Who is responsible for protecting Carn Ban,cairn Gigha?

Carn Ban,cairn Gigha 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 SM3182.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carragh an Tarbert,standing stone 550m NNE of Tarbert,Gigha (2 km), Ridh a'Chaibeil,burial ground & cross SE of Tarbert (2.6 km), Cairnvickuie,cross incised stone NW of (2.7 km).

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