Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCarnoch, kerb-cairn 210m ENE of
Kerb-cairn

Carnoch, kerb-cairn 210m ENE of

Scotland
HES SM7815
Site type
Kerb-cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Carnoch, kerb-cairn 210m ENE of, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The kerb-cairn consists of a mound of stones retained by a kerb of larger stones at its perimeter, a burial form characteristic of the Bronze Age period in Scotland. Such monuments typically contained inhumation or cremation burials and served as focal points for ritual activity within prehistoric communities. The site's archaeological designation reflects its significance as part of the Bronze Age burial landscape of Argyll.

Carnoch, kerb-cairn 210m ENE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7815. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carnoch, kerb-cairn 210m ENE of?

Carnoch, kerb-cairn 210m ENE of, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7815.

Who is responsible for protecting Carnoch, kerb-cairn 210m ENE of?

Carnoch, kerb-cairn 210m ENE of 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 SM7815.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carnoch, kerb-cairn 210m ENE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Creach Bheinn, survey camp and cairn (3.9 km), Fee Donald Lead Mine,Allt Feith Dhomhnuill, Sunart (5.7 km), Corrantee lead mine,Sunart (7 km).

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