Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCladh a' Bhile, burial ground and carved stones, 550m SW of Ellary
Burial ground and carved stones, 550m sw of ellary

Cladh a' Bhile, burial ground and carved stones, 550m SW of Ellary

Scotland
HES SM13783
Site type
Burial ground and carved stones, 550m sw of ellary
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Cladh a' Bhile is an ancient burial ground situated approximately 550 metres southwest of Ellary in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site contains carved stones of archaeological significance, indicating use during the medieval period and possibly earlier. Such burial grounds with associated carved stonework are characteristic of Early Christian and medieval settlement patterns in the western Highlands and Islands, representing continuity of burial practice and memorial commemoration across several centuries. The stones and their positioning within the burial ground provide evidence of the site's long-term importance as a place of interment and ritual significance within the local community.

Cladh a' Bhile, burial ground and carved stones, 550m SW of Ellary is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13783. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cladh a' Bhile, burial ground and carved stones, 550m SW of Ellary?

Cladh a' Bhile is an ancient burial ground situated approximately 550 metres southwest of Ellary in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13783.

Who is responsible for protecting Cladh a' Bhile, burial ground and carved stones, 550m SW of Ellary?

Cladh a' Bhile, burial ground and carved stones, 550m SW of Ellary 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 SM13783.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cladh a' Bhile, burial ground and carved stones, 550m SW of Ellary?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Columba's Cave, cave and chapel, Knapdale (2.1 km), Kilmory Chapel, MacMillan's Cross & tombstones (3.1 km), Castle Sween (3.8 km).

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