Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHarris Lodge,cairn 550m ESE of,Rum
Cairn 550m ese of,rum

Harris Lodge,cairn 550m ESE of,Rum

Scotland
HES SM6324
Site type
Cairn 550m ese of,rum
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Harris Lodge Cairn is a Bronze Age burial monument situated approximately 550 metres east-south-east of Harris Lodge on the Isle of Rum in Argyllshire, Scotland. The cairn represents a funerary structure typical of the Bronze Age period, when such monuments were constructed across the Scottish Highlands and islands to mark the burial sites of individuals or small groups. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland database under the designation SM6324, confirming its recognition as a scheduled ancient monument of archaeological significance. Though specific details of its physical dimensions and any associated artefactual evidence are not universally documented in accessible sources, its status as a scheduled monument reflects its importance to understanding Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in the Inner Hebrides.

Harris Lodge,cairn 550m ESE of,Rum is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6324. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Harris Lodge,cairn 550m ESE of,Rum?

Harris Lodge Cairn is a Bronze Age burial monument situated approximately 550 metres east-south-east of Harris Lodge on the Isle of Rum in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6324.

Who is responsible for protecting Harris Lodge,cairn 550m ESE of,Rum?

Harris Lodge,cairn 550m ESE of,Rum 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 SM6324.

What other scheduled monuments are near Harris Lodge,cairn 550m ESE of,Rum?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Harris Lodge,settlement 900m SE of,Rum (0.5 km), Harris,settlement,Rum (0.6 km), Harris Lodge,settlement 300m NW of,Rum (0.8 km).

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