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Creag Bhreac is a cairn located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 100 metres east-south-east of the settlement from which it takes its name. The monument stands upon bedrock of the Southern Highland Group, a geological formation dating to the Middle Cambrian period, composed of alternating layers of psammite and pelite. This ancient metamorphic foundation provides the local stone from which cairns of this region were traditionally constructed.
The cairn represents a burial monument typical of prehistoric Scotland, built to mark the resting place of individuals or communities. Such structures served both practical and ritual functions, creating enduring markers across the landscape that remained visible to subsequent generations. The choice of location on Argyllshire's exposed uplands was deliberate, ensuring the monument's prominence within the surrounding terrain.
The site is protected by Historic Environment Scotland under the reference SM5398, recognising its archaeological and heritage significance. This designation ensures the preservation of the cairn and its immediate surroundings, allowing the monument to continue serving as a testament to the prehistoric communities who inhabited the Argyllshire landscape and shaped it through their burial practices.
Creag Bhreac,cairn 100m ESE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5398. View the official record →
Creag Bhreac is a cairn located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 100 metres east-south-east of the settlement from which it takes its name. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5398.
Creag Bhreac,cairn 100m ESE 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 SM5398.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Knockamillie Castle (0.6 km), Ardhallow Battery and Defences (2.1 km), Tollard House,rock carvings 60m SSE of (3.9 km).
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Creag Bhreac,cairn 100m ESE of stands on Southern Highland Group, bedrock that formed in the Middle Cambrian. The rock here is psammite and pelite.