Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCreag an Fhithich,cairn 390m SSW of
Cairn

Creag an Fhithich,cairn 390m SSW of

Scotland
HES SM4176
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Creag an Fhithich is a prehistoric cairn located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 390 metres south-south-west of the named location. The monument represents a burial structure typical of Bronze Age Scotland, a period when communal and individual funerary practices involved the construction of stone cairns across the landscape. The site's exact dimensions and current physical condition are consistent with other cairns of this period in the region, though like many such monuments, it has been subject to the effects of weathering and land use over millennia. As a designated scheduled monument under Historic Environment Scotland, the cairn retains archaeological significance for understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and mortuary practices in Argyll.

Creag an Fhithich,cairn 390m SSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4176. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Creag an Fhithich,cairn 390m SSW of?

Creag an Fhithich is a prehistoric cairn located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 390 metres south-south-west of the named location. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4176.

Who is responsible for protecting Creag an Fhithich,cairn 390m SSW of?

Creag an Fhithich,cairn 390m SSW 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 SM4176.

What other scheduled monuments are near Creag an Fhithich,cairn 390m SSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kilcheran,dun 450m SSW of (2 km), Barr Mor,cist 450m SE of Achinduin (2.2 km), An Dun,broch,Loch Fiart (3.2 km).

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