Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCarnliath, chambered cairn 650m SE of Rahoy
Neolithic · Chambered cairn 650m se of rahoy

Carnliath, chambered cairn 650m SE of Rahoy

Scotland
HES SM4354
Period
Neolithic
Site type
Chambered cairn 650m se of rahoy
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Carnliath is a Neolithic chambered cairn located approximately 650 metres south-east of Rahoy in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument dates to the Neolithic period and represents one of the region's surviving examples of megalithic funerary architecture from this era. The cairn consists of stone construction typical of chambered cairns of its period, designed to contain an internal burial chamber. Such monuments are significant archaeological indicators of early agricultural communities in Scotland and their ritual practices concerning the treatment and commemoration of the dead.

Carnliath, chambered cairn 650m SE of Rahoy is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4354. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carnliath, chambered cairn 650m SE of Rahoy?

Carnliath is a Neolithic chambered cairn located approximately 650 metres south-east of Rahoy in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4354.

What period does Carnliath, chambered cairn 650m SE of Rahoy date from?

Carnliath, chambered cairn 650m SE of Rahoy dates from the neolithic period, and is classified as a chambered cairn 650m se of rahoy. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Carnliath, chambered cairn 650m SE of Rahoy?

Carnliath, chambered cairn 650m SE of Rahoy 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 SM4354.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carnliath, chambered cairn 650m SE of Rahoy?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rahoy, dun 660m WNW of (1.3 km), Dun Ghallain, dun 1500m SW of Camasinas (4.1 km), Loch Doire nan Mart, settlement 850m WSW of SE tip (Unimore) (4.2 km).

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