Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDhuallow, cairn 195m E of
Cairn

Dhuallow, cairn 195m E of

Scotland
HES SM11468
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dhuallow, cairn 195m E of, is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The cairn represents a form of funerary architecture typical of the Bronze Age period, when such stone monuments were constructed across the Highlands to mark burial sites and commemorate the dead. Like other cairns of this period, it would have comprised a mound of stones, possibly containing a central burial chamber or cist. The monument's survival to the present day reflects the enduring nature of such constructed landmarks in the Scottish landscape.

Dhuallow, cairn 195m E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11468. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dhuallow, cairn 195m E of?

Dhuallow, cairn 195m E of, is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11468.

Who is responsible for protecting Dhuallow, cairn 195m E of?

Dhuallow, cairn 195m E 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 SM11468.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dhuallow, cairn 195m E of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including West Croachy House, cairns 1000m ESE of (1 km), Loch Ruthven, crannog 490m SSW of Tullich (1.9 km), Mains of Aberarder, hut circle 1145m ESE of (2.2 km).

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