Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKillocraw, cairn 450m ESE of
Cairn

Killocraw, cairn 450m ESE of

Scotland
HES SM3664
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Killocraw, cairn 450m ESE of, is a Bronze Age burial cairn located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument consists of a substantial accumulation of stone typical of cairn construction from the Bronze Age period, reflecting the funerary practices of prehistoric communities in this region of western Scotland. Such cairns served as communal or individual burial monuments and are characteristic features of the Bronze Age landscape across Argyll. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the designation HES INSPIRE SM3664, recognising its archaeological significance and its contribution to understanding prehistoric settlement and burial practices in the area.

Killocraw, cairn 450m ESE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3664. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Killocraw, cairn 450m ESE of?

Killocraw, cairn 450m ESE of, is a Bronze Age burial cairn located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3664.

Who is responsible for protecting Killocraw, cairn 450m ESE of?

Killocraw, cairn 450m ESE 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 SM3664.

What other scheduled monuments are near Killocraw, cairn 450m ESE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Balnagleck, dun 350m NE of (5.5 km), Kilchenzie Church,church & tombstones (5.7 km), Ranachan Hill,fort (6.1 km).

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