Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCromalt, chambered cairn 1150m NNW of
Neolithic · Chambered cairn

Cromalt, chambered cairn 1150m NNW of

Scotland
HES SM13707
Period
Neolithic
Site type
Chambered cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cromalt, chambered cairn 1150m NNW of, is a Neolithic monument located in Sutherland, Scotland, dating to the period of early farming communities in northern Britain. The site consists of a chambered cairn, a funerary monument type characteristic of the Neolithic period, constructed from stone to contain burial chambers and communal deposits. Chambered cairns of this type served important ritual and social functions, housing the remains of multiple individuals and reflecting the communal values of Neolithic society. The monument's location in Sutherland places it within a significant concentration of such structures across the Scottish Highlands, contributing to understanding of settlement patterns and funerary practices in prehistoric northern Scotland.

Cromalt, chambered cairn 1150m NNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13707. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cromalt, chambered cairn 1150m NNW of?

Cromalt, chambered cairn 1150m NNW of, is a Neolithic monument located in Sutherland, Scotland, dating to the period of early farming communities in northern Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13707.

What period does Cromalt, chambered cairn 1150m NNW of date from?

Cromalt, chambered cairn 1150m NNW of dates from the neolithic period, and is classified as a chambered cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Cromalt, chambered cairn 1150m NNW of?

Cromalt, chambered cairn 1150m NNW 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 SM13707.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cromalt, chambered cairn 1150m NNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cromalt, chambered cairn 630m NNE of (1.1 km), Glacbain, chambered cairn 760m SSE of (3.4 km), Altnacealgach Inn, chambered cairn 600m WNW of (3.7 km).

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