Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCrinan Moss,cist,Barsloisnoch
Bronze Age · Cist,barsloisnoch

Crinan Moss,cist,Barsloisnoch

Scotland
HES SM195
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Cist,barsloisnoch
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Crinan Moss Cist, Barsloisnoch is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The cist consists of stone-built burial chambers typical of Bronze Age funerary practice in western Scotland, constructed to contain human remains and grave goods. Such monuments are characteristic of the Early Bronze Age period, roughly 2000–1500 BCE, representing a significant development in burial practices across Scotland during this era. The site's location in the Crinan Moss area reflects the distribution of Bronze Age settlement and funerary activity across the Argyll peninsula, contributing to our understanding of prehistoric land use and social organisation in this region.

Crinan Moss,cist,Barsloisnoch is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM195. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Crinan Moss,cist,Barsloisnoch?

Crinan Moss Cist, Barsloisnoch is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM195.

What period does Crinan Moss,cist,Barsloisnoch date from?

Crinan Moss,cist,Barsloisnoch dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a cist,barsloisnoch. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Crinan Moss,cist,Barsloisnoch?

Crinan Moss,cist,Barsloisnoch 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 SM195.

What other scheduled monuments are near Crinan Moss,cist,Barsloisnoch?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gartnagreanoch, chambered cairn, Knapdale (5.1 km), Loch Coille-Bharr, enclosure 220m NW of, Knapdale (5.2 km), Kilmory Oib Township, cross slab and holy well, W of Loch Coille-Bharr (5.7 km).

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