Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCladh Chiarain, burial ground and standing stone, Camas nan Geall
Bronze Age · Burial ground and standing stone, camas nan geall

Cladh Chiarain, burial ground and standing stone, Camas nan Geall

Scotland
HES SM7783
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Burial ground and standing stone, camas nan geall
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Cladh Chiarain is a Bronze Age burial ground and standing stone located at Camas nan Geall in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site comprises a standing stone and an associated burial ground that reflects prehistoric funerary practices and settlement patterns in the western Scottish Highlands. The monument dates to the Bronze Age period, representing an important example of ceremonial and burial landscape use during this era. The site is recorded under Historic Environment Scotland INSPIRE reference SM7783 and remains significant for understanding Bronze Age ritual practices and land use in Argyllshire.

Cladh Chiarain, burial ground and standing stone, Camas nan Geall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7783. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cladh Chiarain, burial ground and standing stone, Camas nan Geall?

Cladh Chiarain is a Bronze Age burial ground and standing stone located at Camas nan Geall in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7783.

What period does Cladh Chiarain, burial ground and standing stone, Camas nan Geall date from?

Cladh Chiarain, burial ground and standing stone, Camas nan Geall dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a burial ground and standing stone, camas nan geall. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Cladh Chiarain, burial ground and standing stone, Camas nan Geall?

Cladh Chiarain, burial ground and standing stone, Camas nan Geall 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 SM7783.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cladh Chiarain, burial ground and standing stone, Camas nan Geall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cladh Chiarain,chambered cairn 80m NNE of (0.1 km), Sgeir Fhada,fort 100m NNW of (0.6 km), Ardslignish, burial ground 320m SW of (0.9 km).

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