Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCnoc na Sgratha,cairn 550m N of Glenbuie
Cairn 550m n of glenbuie

Cnoc na Sgratha,cairn 550m N of Glenbuie

Scotland
HES SM3651
Site type
Cairn 550m n of glenbuie
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Cnoc na Sgratha is a prehistoric cairn situated approximately 550 metres north of Glenbuie in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument comprises a stone heap characteristic of Bronze Age funerary or ceremonial practice, reflecting the burial customs of early metal-age communities in the West Highlands. Such cairns typically date to the Bronze Age, though precise chronological attribution requires archaeological evidence from excavation. The site forms part of the wider landscape of prehistoric monuments that mark the ritual and sepulchral traditions of ancient Scottish communities.

Cnoc na Sgratha,cairn 550m N of Glenbuie is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3651. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cnoc na Sgratha,cairn 550m N of Glenbuie?

Cnoc na Sgratha is a prehistoric cairn situated approximately 550 metres north of Glenbuie in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3651.

Who is responsible for protecting Cnoc na Sgratha,cairn 550m N of Glenbuie?

Cnoc na Sgratha,cairn 550m N of Glenbuie 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 SM3651.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cnoc na Sgratha,cairn 550m N of Glenbuie?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Glenreasdell Mains, chambered cairn 200m SE of (2.1 km), Sliabh nan Dearc,enclosure 570m E of Cnoc Moine Raibeirt (2.2 km), Skipness Castle and Kilbrannan Chapel (2.5 km).

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