Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCnoc nan Craiseag,cairn,Mount Eagle
Cairn,mount eagle

Cnoc nan Craiseag,cairn,Mount Eagle

Scotland
HES SM3130
Site type
Cairn,mount eagle
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cnoc nan Craiseag is a cairn located on Mount Eagle in Cromartyshire, Scotland. The monument is a burial cairn of probable Neolithic or Bronze Age date, representing a significant example of prehistoric funerary architecture in the region. Its construction and placement on elevated ground reflect the importance of monumental burial practices during these periods. The site is recorded in the National Record of the Historic Environment under designation HES INSPIRE SM3130.

Cnoc nan Craiseag,cairn,Mount Eagle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3130. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cnoc nan Craiseag,cairn,Mount Eagle?

Cnoc nan Craiseag is a cairn located on Mount Eagle in Cromartyshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3130.

Who is responsible for protecting Cnoc nan Craiseag,cairn,Mount Eagle?

Cnoc nan Craiseag,cairn,Mount Eagle 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 SM3130.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cnoc nan Craiseag,cairn,Mount Eagle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Balnaguie, cairn 550m NW of Balnaguie Farm (5.2 km), Culnacraigh,hut circle 450m NNW of (7.5 km), James's Temple,dun 400m N of Culnacraigh (7.5 km).

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