Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCnoc Leathan,kerb cairn 230m S of,Upper Breasclete
Bronze Age · Kerb cairn 230m s of,upper breasclete

Cnoc Leathan,kerb cairn 230m S of,Upper Breasclete

Scotland
HES SM5461
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Kerb cairn 230m s of,upper breasclete
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Cnoc Leathan is a Bronze Age kerb cairn located approximately 230 metres south of Upper Breasclete in Ross-shire, Scotland. The monument consists of a cairn demarcated by a kerb of stones, a characteristic feature of Bronze Age funerary architecture in the Highlands and Islands. Such kerbed cairns typically date to the second millennium before Christ and served as burial monuments, often containing cremated remains or inhumations within central stone cists. The site, registered under HES INSPIRE designation SM5461, represents an important element of the Bronze Age funerary landscape of the region.

Cnoc Leathan,kerb cairn 230m S of,Upper Breasclete is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5461. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cnoc Leathan,kerb cairn 230m S of,Upper Breasclete?

Cnoc Leathan is a Bronze Age kerb cairn located approximately 230 metres south of Upper Breasclete in Ross-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5461.

What period does Cnoc Leathan,kerb cairn 230m S of,Upper Breasclete date from?

Cnoc Leathan,kerb cairn 230m S of,Upper Breasclete dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a kerb cairn 230m s of,upper breasclete. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Cnoc Leathan,kerb cairn 230m S of,Upper Breasclete?

Cnoc Leathan,kerb cairn 230m S of,Upper Breasclete 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 SM5461.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cnoc Leathan,kerb cairn 230m S of,Upper Breasclete?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Macra's Church,Kirkibost (2.8 km), Calanais or Callanish Standing Stones (2.9 km), Rubha nan Sidhean,cupmarked rocks and fish trap,Kirkibost (3.3 km).

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