Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCladh Aindreis, chambered cairn 530m N of Swordle
Neolithic · Chambered cairn 530m n of swordle

Cladh Aindreis, chambered cairn 530m N of Swordle

Scotland
HES SM7778
Period
Neolithic
Site type
Chambered cairn 530m n of swordle
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Cladh Aindreis is a Neolithic chambered cairn situated approximately 530 metres north of Swordle in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument dates to the Neolithic period and represents one of the region's megalithic burial structures, reflecting the funerary practices and architectural knowledge of early farming communities in western Scotland. Like other chambered cairns of its type and period, the site would have served as a communal burial place, with its internal chamber constructed from stone and covered by a cairn mound. The monument is protected as a scheduled monument under Historic Environment Scotland's designation system.

Cladh Aindreis, chambered cairn 530m N of Swordle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7778. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cladh Aindreis, chambered cairn 530m N of Swordle?

Cladh Aindreis is a Neolithic chambered cairn situated approximately 530 metres north of Swordle in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7778.

What period does Cladh Aindreis, chambered cairn 530m N of Swordle date from?

Cladh Aindreis, chambered cairn 530m N of Swordle dates from the neolithic period, and is classified as a chambered cairn 530m n of swordle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Cladh Aindreis, chambered cairn 530m N of Swordle?

Cladh Aindreis, chambered cairn 530m N of Swordle 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 SM7778.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cladh Aindreis, chambered cairn 530m N of Swordle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lochan an Ime,dun 740m NNW of NW corner of loch (1.6 km), Cill Mhairi, burial ground and chapel site SE of Kilmory (1.7 km), Branault,standing stones 120m NW of (2.4 km).

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