Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDunan,chambered cairn SE of Allt an Sniomh
Neolithic · Chambered cairn se of allt an sniomh

Dunan,chambered cairn SE of Allt an Sniomh

Scotland
HES SM1663
Period
Neolithic
Site type
Chambered cairn se of allt an sniomh
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dunan is a Neolithic chambered cairn located southeast of Allt an Sniomh in Ross-shire, Scotland. The monument dates to the Neolithic period and represents the type of collective burial structure characteristic of early farming communities in northern Scotland. The cairn's chambered design reflects the architectural traditions of Neolithic monument building, whereby internal stone-built chambers were constructed within larger stone mounds to facilitate communal interment practices. Such monuments are considered significant markers of Neolithic settlement and social organisation in the Scottish Highlands.

Dunan,chambered cairn SE of Allt an Sniomh is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1663. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dunan,chambered cairn SE of Allt an Sniomh?

Dunan is a Neolithic chambered cairn located southeast of Allt an Sniomh in Ross-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1663.

What period does Dunan,chambered cairn SE of Allt an Sniomh date from?

Dunan,chambered cairn SE of Allt an Sniomh dates from the neolithic period, and is classified as a chambered cairn se of allt an sniomh. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dunan,chambered cairn SE of Allt an Sniomh?

Dunan,chambered cairn SE of Allt an Sniomh 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 SM1663.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dunan,chambered cairn SE of Allt an Sniomh?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Allt an-t-Sniomh,chambered cairn 40m N of (0.5 km), St Aula's Church (5.2 km), Gress Cemetery,souterrain (5.2 km).

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