Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDunchragaig,cairn 280m NW of
Cairn

Dunchragaig,cairn 280m NW of

Scotland
HES SM90111
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dunchragaig Cairn is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 280 metres north-west of Dunchragaig. The cairn represents a form of burial architecture characteristic of the Bronze Age period, when such stone-built structures served as repositories for the dead and functioned as prominent landmarks within the prehistoric landscape. The monument survives as a substantial cairn of stacked stone, evidence of the considerable labour invested in its construction and its significance as a focal point for ritual and commemorative activity. Its formal recording and designation by Historic Environment Scotland reflects its importance as a surviving example of Bronze Age funerary practice in the west of Scotland.

Dunchragaig,cairn 280m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90111. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dunchragaig,cairn 280m NW of?

Dunchragaig Cairn is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 280 metres north-west of Dunchragaig. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90111.

Who is responsible for protecting Dunchragaig,cairn 280m NW of?

Dunchragaig,cairn 280m NW 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 SM90111.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dunchragaig,cairn 280m NW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carn Ban, cairn, Cairnbaan (6.1 km), Achnabreck,prehistoric rock carvings 370m NNE of (6.6 km), Achnabreck,standing stone 275m SSW of (7 km).

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