Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGualachulain,cairn
Cairn

Gualachulain,cairn

Scotland
HES SM4148
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Gualachulain Cairn is a Neolithic funerary monument located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The cairn comprises a substantial pile of stones constructed during the Neolithic period as a burial structure, reflecting the funerary practices of early farming communities in western Scotland. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland database under the designation SM4148, ensuring its recognition and protection as a heritage asset of archaeological importance. Like other cairns of this period in Argyllshire, Gualachulain would have served as a communal or elite burial place and represents the material culture of early prehistoric Scotland.

Gualachulain,cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4148. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Gualachulain,cairn?

Gualachulain Cairn is a Neolithic funerary monument located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4148.

Who is responsible for protecting Gualachulain,cairn?

Gualachulain,cairn 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 SM4148.

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