Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGrianan,chambered cairn 550m SW of
Neolithic · Chambered cairn

Grianan,chambered cairn 550m SW of

Scotland
HES SM5097
Period
Neolithic
Site type
Chambered cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Grianan is a Neolithic chambered cairn located in Inverness-shire, Scotland, situated approximately 550 metres south-west of a reference point in the locality. The monument dates to the Neolithic period and represents the passage grave tradition characteristic of prehistoric Scotland. As a chambered cairn, the site would have functioned as a communal burial monument, with an internal stone chamber accessed via a passage, typical of funerary architecture from this era. The structure reflects the ceremonial and social practices of Neolithic communities in the Scottish Highlands.

Grianan,chambered cairn 550m SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5097. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Grianan,chambered cairn 550m SW of?

Grianan is a Neolithic chambered cairn located in Inverness-shire, Scotland, situated approximately 550 metres south-west of a reference point in the locality. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5097.

What period does Grianan,chambered cairn 550m SW of date from?

Grianan,chambered cairn 550m SW of dates from the neolithic period, and is classified as a chambered cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Grianan,chambered cairn 550m SW of?

Grianan,chambered cairn 550m SW 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 SM5097.

What other scheduled monuments are near Grianan,chambered cairn 550m SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun Bharpa,chambered cairn 800m NE of Balnacraig (0.8 km), Breibhig, standing stones, Barra (2.5 km), Loch nic Ruaidhe, dun, Barra (2.7 km).

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