Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCnoc na Croich, chambered cairn
Neolithic · Chambered cairn

Cnoc na Croich, chambered cairn

Scotland
HES SM6550
Period
Neolithic
Site type
Chambered cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cnoc na Croich is a Neolithic chambered cairn located in Ross-shire, Scotland. The monument consists of a stone cairn containing an internal burial chamber, characteristic of the communal burial practices prevalent in Neolithic Scotland during the fourth and third millennia BCE. Such chambered cairns served as focal points for ritual and funerary activity within their local communities, with evidence suggesting their use over extended periods. The site is recorded on the Historic Environment Scotland database under INSPIRE reference SM6550, reflecting its status as a scheduled archaeological monument of national importance.

Cnoc na Croich, chambered cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6550. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cnoc na Croich, chambered cairn?

Cnoc na Croich is a Neolithic chambered cairn located in Ross-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6550.

What period does Cnoc na Croich, chambered cairn date from?

Cnoc na Croich, chambered cairn dates from the neolithic period, and is classified as a chambered cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Cnoc na Croich, chambered cairn?

Cnoc na Croich, chambered cairn 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 SM6550.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cnoc na Croich, chambered cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Loch Arnish,dun (2.2 km), Arnish Point,gun emplacements (2.3 km), Druim Dubh,stone circle (3.9 km).

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