Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCarn Breugach,cairn
Cairn

Carn Breugach,cairn

Scotland
HES SM4174
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Carn Breugach is a Neolithic cairn located in Argyllshire, Scotland, representing the funerary monument traditions of prehistoric Scotland. The cairn survives as a substantial stone mound constructed during the Neolithic period, when communal burial monuments were erected across the Scottish landscape. Such cairns typically contained internal chambers or passage structures designed for collective interment, reflecting the social and ritual practices of early farming communities. The monument is documented under Historic Environment Scotland's records as a significant archaeological site preserving evidence of Neolithic settlement patterns and burial practices in Argyll.

Carn Breugach,cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4174. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carn Breugach,cairn?

Carn Breugach is a Neolithic cairn located in Argyllshire, Scotland, representing the funerary monument traditions of prehistoric Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4174.

Who is responsible for protecting Carn Breugach,cairn?

Carn Breugach,cairn 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 SM4174.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carn Breugach,cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barrnacarry,Tigh Cuil,deserted township (5.6 km), Dunan Buiaig, cairn, Kilninver (5.9 km), Kilninver,St Beans Church & burial ground (6.1 km).

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