Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCuldoich, chambered cairn and standing stone 620m S of
Neolithic · Chambered cairn and standing stone

Culdoich, chambered cairn and standing stone 620m S of

Scotland
HES SM11851
Period
Neolithic
Site type
Chambered cairn and standing stone
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Culdoich is a Neolithic chambered cairn and standing stone located approximately 620 metres south of the settlement of Culdoich in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The site comprises two distinct monuments from the Neolithic period, reflecting the ritual and ceremonial practices of early farming communities in the Scottish Highlands. The chambered cairn represents a burial monument typical of the Neolithic tradition, constructed to house multiple inhumations, whilst the associated standing stone indicates the broader landscape of monumental activity characteristic of this period. The site's designation by Historic Environment Scotland recognises its archaeological significance as a substantial survival of Neolithic funerary and ritual architecture in the region.

Culdoich, chambered cairn and standing stone 620m S of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11851. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Culdoich, chambered cairn and standing stone 620m S of?

Culdoich is a Neolithic chambered cairn and standing stone located approximately 620 metres south of the settlement of Culdoich in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11851.

What period does Culdoich, chambered cairn and standing stone 620m S of date from?

Culdoich, chambered cairn and standing stone 620m S of dates from the neolithic period, and is classified as a chambered cairn and standing stone. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Culdoich, chambered cairn and standing stone 620m S of?

Culdoich, chambered cairn and standing stone 620m S 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 SM11851.

What other scheduled monuments are near Culdoich, chambered cairn and standing stone 620m S of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Daltullich House, enclosure 245m NE of (1.8 km), Mains of Daviot Farm, ring cairn and stone circle 600m NNE of (3.3 km), Daviot Castle (3.4 km).

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