Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCnoc nan Dubh Leitire,meeting place 1600m S of,Mull
Meeting place 1600m s of,mull

Cnoc nan Dubh Leitire,meeting place 1600m S of,Mull

Scotland
HES SM5656
Site type
Meeting place 1600m s of,mull
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Cnoc nan Dubh Leitire is a prehistoric meeting place located approximately 1600 metres south of Mull in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site's exact dating and physical characteristics remain incompletely documented in standard archaeological literature, though its designation as a meeting place suggests ceremonial or communal gathering significance within the ancient landscape. Such sites typically reflect Bronze Age or Iron Age patterns of territorial assembly and social organisation, though further archaeological investigation would be required to establish the precise period and nature of activities conducted there. The monument is recorded under HES INSPIRE reference SM5656.

Cnoc nan Dubh Leitire,meeting place 1600m S of,Mull is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5656. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cnoc nan Dubh Leitire,meeting place 1600m S of,Mull?

Cnoc nan Dubh Leitire is a prehistoric meeting place located approximately 1600 metres south of Mull in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5656.

Who is responsible for protecting Cnoc nan Dubh Leitire,meeting place 1600m S of,Mull?

Cnoc nan Dubh Leitire,meeting place 1600m S of,Mull 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 SM5656.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cnoc nan Dubh Leitire,meeting place 1600m S of,Mull?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kellan Wood, dun (5.6 km), Dun nan Gall Broch, 215m SW of Craigmore, Isle of Mull (6.1 km), Standing stone, 365m NNE of Torr nam Fiann Dun, Isle of Mull (6.3 km).

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