Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCraonaval,two cairns 330m and 430m NW of
Two cairns 330m and

Craonaval,two cairns 330m and 430m NW of

Scotland
HES SM5249
Site type
Two cairns 330m and
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Craonaval is a pair of Bronze Age cairns located in Inverness-shire, Scotland, situated approximately 330 metres and 430 metres north-west of the main settlement. The monuments are characteristic examples of the cairn-building tradition prevalent during the Bronze Age in the Scottish Highlands, representing funerary or ceremonial structures typical of that period. Both cairns survive as substantial stone mounds, evidence of the organized construction effort invested in burial or ritual monuments by Bronze Age communities in this region. The site is recorded under Historic Environment Scotland's national monument database, confirming its archaeological significance as part of the broader pattern of Bronze Age settlement and ritual activity in Inverness-shire.

Craonaval,two cairns 330m and 430m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5249. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Craonaval,two cairns 330m and 430m NW of?

Craonaval is a pair of Bronze Age cairns located in Inverness-shire, Scotland, situated approximately 330 metres and 430 metres north-west of the main settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5249.

Who is responsible for protecting Craonaval,two cairns 330m and 430m NW of?

Craonaval,two cairns 330m and 430m NW of 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 SM5249.

What other scheduled monuments are near Craonaval,two cairns 330m and 430m NW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Leac a'Mhiosachan,recumbent stones on summit of Craonaval (0.3 km), Craonaval,chambered cairn 800m E of (1.1 km), Eilean Dubh Dun Scor,dun,Loch Caravat (1.3 km).

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