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Dalineun is a Neolithic chambered cairn situated approximately 265 metres south of Dalaneas in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument dates to the Neolithic period and represents the type of communal burial structure characteristic of early agricultural communities in western Scotland. As a chambered cairn, it would have functioned as a repository for human remains and grave goods, reflecting the ritual and social practices of its time. The site is registered with Historic Environment Scotland under the designation SM4155.
Dalineun, chambered cairn 265m S of Dalaneas is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4155. View the official record →
Dalineun is a Neolithic chambered cairn situated approximately 265 metres south of Dalaneas in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4155.
Dalineun, chambered cairn 265m S of Dalaneas dates from the neolithic period, and is classified as a chambered cairn 265m s of dalaneas. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Dalineun, chambered cairn 265m S of Dalaneas 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 SM4155.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dunach,dun 600m ENE of (2.1 km), Dalnacabaig,cairn 260m W of (3.1 km), Dun Iadain,fort 490m SW of Kilbride (4.1 km).
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