Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCarn Liath, cairn, Obsdale
Cairn, obsdale

Carn Liath, cairn, Obsdale

Scotland
HES SM2970
Site type
Cairn, obsdale
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Carn Liath is a Neolithic or Bronze Age cairn located at Obsdale in Ross-shire, northern Scotland. The monument consists of a stone cairn, a burial or ceremonial structure typical of prehistoric Scottish highland archaeology. Such cairns served as focal points for ritual activity and burial practices during the early prehistoric period, and their presence across the Scottish landscape reflects sustained human occupation and territorial markers. The site is registered with Historic Environment Scotland under the designation SM2970.

Carn Liath, cairn, Obsdale is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2970. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carn Liath, cairn, Obsdale?

Carn Liath is a Neolithic or Bronze Age cairn located at Obsdale in Ross-shire, northern Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2970.

Who is responsible for protecting Carn Liath, cairn, Obsdale?

Carn Liath, cairn, Obsdale 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 SM2970.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carn Liath, cairn, Obsdale?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cnoc nan Taibhsean,cairn (3.5 km), Cullicudden, church and burial ground (4.7 km), Newhall Point,chapel and burial ground,Balblair (4.9 km).

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