Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCarn Ban, chambered cairn, Moss of Achnacree
Neolithic · Chambered cairn, moss of achnacree

Carn Ban, chambered cairn, Moss of Achnacree

Scotland
HES SM2854
Period
Neolithic
Site type
Chambered cairn, moss of achnacree
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Carn Ban is a Neolithic chambered cairn located on the Moss of Achnacree in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument consists of a substantial stone cairn containing an internal chamber, constructed during the Neolithic period as a communal burial structure. Such cairns were built by the early farming communities of prehistoric Scotland and served important ritual and sepulchral functions within their societies. The site, recorded under Historic Environment Scotland's designation reference SM2854, represents a significant example of Neolithic monumental architecture in the region.

Carn Ban, chambered cairn, Moss of Achnacree is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2854. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carn Ban, chambered cairn, Moss of Achnacree?

Carn Ban is a Neolithic chambered cairn located on the Moss of Achnacree in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2854.

What period does Carn Ban, chambered cairn, Moss of Achnacree date from?

Carn Ban, chambered cairn, Moss of Achnacree dates from the neolithic period, and is classified as a chambered cairn, moss of achnacree. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Carn Ban, chambered cairn, Moss of Achnacree?

Carn Ban, chambered cairn, Moss of Achnacree 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 SM2854.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carn Ban, chambered cairn, Moss of Achnacree?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including An Dun,dun 500m ESE of Glenamadrie (8 km), Glenamachrie,cup marked stone 350m SSW of (8.1 km), Glenamachrie,cairns 850m ESE of (8.1 km).

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