Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCraobh Bial na Buaidh, burial ground and well 430m NW of Dalvuie
Burial ground and well 430m nw of dalvuie

Craobh Bial na Buaidh, burial ground and well 430m NW of Dalvuie

Scotland
HES SM3803
Site type
Burial ground and well 430m nw of dalvuie
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Craobh Bial na Buaidh is an ancient burial ground and associated well located approximately 430 metres north-west of Dalvuie in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site comprises earthwork remains characteristic of early medieval burial practices in the Scottish Highlands, with the well forming an integral part of the ceremonial or ritual landscape. Such burial grounds, often associated with freshwater sources, are typical of settlement patterns across Argyllshire from the early medieval period onwards. The monument is registered under Historic Environment Scotland's national record (SM3803), reflecting its significance to the archaeological understanding of ritual and burial traditions in the region.

Craobh Bial na Buaidh, burial ground and well 430m NW of Dalvuie is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3803. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Craobh Bial na Buaidh, burial ground and well 430m NW of Dalvuie?

Craobh Bial na Buaidh is an ancient burial ground and associated well located approximately 430 metres north-west of Dalvuie in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3803.

Who is responsible for protecting Craobh Bial na Buaidh, burial ground and well 430m NW of Dalvuie?

Craobh Bial na Buaidh, burial ground and well 430m NW of Dalvuie 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 SM3803.

What other scheduled monuments are near Craobh Bial na Buaidh, burial ground and well 430m NW of Dalvuie?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Glenamachrie,standing stone 100m E of (8.5 km), An Dun,dun 500m ESE of Glenamadrie (8.7 km), Glenamachrie,cup marked stone 350m SSW of (8.7 km).

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