Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCorriechrevie,cairn
Cairn

Corriechrevie,cairn

Scotland
HES SM2487
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Corriechrevie Cairn is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The cairn consists of a mound of stone constructed over a burial or ceremonial deposit, typical of prehistoric monumental practice in the Scottish Highlands. Such cairns represent significant evidence of early settlement patterns and burial customs in the region during the third and second millennia BC. The site is recorded on the Historic Environment Scotland register under designation SM2487, reflecting its recognised archaeological importance as part of Scotland's prehistoric heritage.

Corriechrevie,cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2487. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Corriechrevie,cairn?

Corriechrevie Cairn is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2487.

Who is responsible for protecting Corriechrevie,cairn?

Corriechrevie,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 SM2487.

What other scheduled monuments are near Corriechrevie,cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ronachan Bay,fort S of (0.8 km), Dun Ronachain,dun 400m NE of Ronachan House (1.7 km), Ballochroy,three standing stones & cist 400m NE of (1.8 km).

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