Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCoire na Feinne,chambered cairn
Neolithic · Chambered cairn

Coire na Feinne,chambered cairn

Scotland
HES SM5348
Period
Neolithic
Site type
Chambered cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Coire na Feinne is a Neolithic chambered cairn situated in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The monument dates to the Neolithic period and represents one of Scotland's significant examples of megalithic funerary architecture. Like other chambered cairns of this era, the site would have served as a communal burial place for the prehistoric communities of the region. The cairn's construction and use reflect the cultural practices and social organisation of Neolithic peoples in the Scottish Highlands.

Coire na Feinne,chambered cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5348. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Coire na Feinne,chambered cairn?

Coire na Feinne is a Neolithic chambered cairn situated in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5348.

What period does Coire na Feinne,chambered cairn date from?

Coire na Feinne,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 Coire na Feinne,chambered cairn?

Coire na Feinne,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 SM5348.

What other scheduled monuments are near Coire na Feinne,chambered cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Clach Mhic Leoid,standing stone (0.9 km), Borve Lodge,chambered cairn 400m W of (2.4 km), Dun Borve,broch,cup marked stone & shielings,North Harris (2.9 km).

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