Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGlenamachrie,cairns 65m & 300m WNW of
Cairns 65m &

Glenamachrie,cairns 65m & 300m WNW of

Scotland
HES SM3888
Site type
Cairns 65m &
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Glenamachrie is a Bronze Age cairn located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 65 metres west-northwest of the main settlement area. The monument consists of a stone mound characteristic of funerary monuments from the Bronze Age period, representing the burial practices and ceremonial traditions of prehistoric communities in the western Highlands. A second cairn lies approximately 300 metres further west-northwest, suggesting the presence of a Bronze Age cairn cemetery in this locality. These monuments form part of the archaeological landscape documenting early metalworking societies in Argyll, though their precise construction date and associated burial goods remain subjects of archaeological investigation.

Glenamachrie,cairns 65m & 300m WNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3888. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Glenamachrie,cairns 65m & 300m WNW of?

Glenamachrie is a Bronze Age cairn located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 65 metres west-northwest of the main settlement area. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3888.

Who is responsible for protecting Glenamachrie,cairns 65m & 300m WNW of?

Glenamachrie,cairns 65m & 300m WNW 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 SM3888.

What other scheduled monuments are near Glenamachrie,cairns 65m & 300m WNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun Iadain,fort 490m SW of Kilbride (4.7 km), Dalaneas, chambered cairn 90m SSE of, & cairns 30m SW of & 100m SSW of (4.8 km), Dalineun, chambered cairn 265m S of Dalaneas (4.8 km).

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