Scheduled MonumentsScotlandClach an t'Sagairt,chambered cairn,Ardfern
Neolithic · Chambered cairn,ardfern

Clach an t'Sagairt,chambered cairn,Ardfern

Scotland
HES SM3376
Period
Neolithic
Site type
Chambered cairn,ardfern
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Clach an t'Sagairt is a Neolithic chambered cairn situated in Ardfern in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument dates to the Neolithic period and represents an important example of megalithic burial architecture characteristic of early farming communities in western Scotland. The site comprises a stone cairn with an internal chamber structure, reflecting the construction techniques and burial practices of Neolithic peoples in the region. Such chambered cairns served as communal burial monuments and remain significant archaeological records of Neolithic society in Argyll.

Clach an t'Sagairt,chambered cairn,Ardfern is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3376. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Clach an t'Sagairt,chambered cairn,Ardfern?

Clach an t'Sagairt is a Neolithic chambered cairn situated in Ardfern in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3376.

What period does Clach an t'Sagairt,chambered cairn,Ardfern date from?

Clach an t'Sagairt,chambered cairn,Ardfern dates from the neolithic period, and is classified as a chambered cairn,ardfern. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Clach an t'Sagairt,chambered cairn,Ardfern?

Clach an t'Sagairt,chambered cairn,Ardfern 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 SM3376.

What other scheduled monuments are near Clach an t'Sagairt,chambered cairn,Ardfern?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kilchoan Lodge,chambered cairn (8 km), Poltalloch,cup & ring marked rock SW of (8.2 km), Rowanfield Cottage,cist 275m SW of (8.4 km).

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