Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCeann a'Gharaodh,stone circle and cairn 250m N of
Bronze Age · Stone circle and cairn

Ceann a'Gharaodh,stone circle and cairn 250m N of

Scotland
HES SM5433
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Stone circle and cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ceann a'Gharaodh is a Bronze Age stone circle and cairn located in Ross-shire, Scotland, situated approximately 250 metres north of the settlement from which it takes its name. The monument comprises a stone circle accompanied by a cairn, representing a characteristic ritual and funerary complex of the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically served functions connected to burial practice and ceremonial activity, reflecting the significance of stone circles within Bronze Age communities of northern Scotland. The site remains an important archaeological record of prehistoric settlement patterns and ritual behaviour in the Highlands.

Ceann a'Gharaodh,stone circle and cairn 250m N of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5433. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ceann a'Gharaodh,stone circle and cairn 250m N of?

Ceann a'Gharaodh is a Bronze Age stone circle and cairn located in Ross-shire, Scotland, situated approximately 250 metres north of the settlement from which it takes its name. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5433.

What period does Ceann a'Gharaodh,stone circle and cairn 250m N of date from?

Ceann a'Gharaodh,stone circle and cairn 250m N of dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a stone circle and cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Ceann a'Gharaodh,stone circle and cairn 250m N of?

Ceann a'Gharaodh,stone circle and cairn 250m N 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 SM5433.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ceann a'Gharaodh,stone circle and cairn 250m N of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cnoc Fillibhir Bheag,stone circle and stone settings (0.3 km), Calanais or Callanish Standing Stones (1 km), Sron a'Chail,stone circle and cairn 450m SSE of Ceann Hulavig (2.3 km).

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