Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKillundine, kerb cairns 390m NNE of
Bronze Age · Kerb cairns

Killundine, kerb cairns 390m NNE of

Scotland
HES SM7785
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Kerb cairns
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Killundine, kerb cairns 390m NNE of, is a Bronze Age kerb cairn located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument consists of a circular cairn defined by a kerb of stones, a characteristic form of burial monument dating to the Bronze Age and representing a significant phase of funerary practice in prehistoric Scotland. Such kerb cairns typically contained inhumation or cremation burials and served as focal points for ritual and commemoration within their communities. The site's survival and recording contribute to our understanding of Bronze Age settlement patterns and burial practices in the Argyll region.

Killundine, kerb cairns 390m NNE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7785. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Killundine, kerb cairns 390m NNE of?

Killundine, kerb cairns 390m NNE of, is a Bronze Age kerb cairn located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7785.

What period does Killundine, kerb cairns 390m NNE of date from?

Killundine, kerb cairns 390m NNE of dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a kerb cairns. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Killundine, kerb cairns 390m NNE of?

Killundine, kerb cairns 390m NNE 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 SM7785.

What other scheduled monuments are near Killundine, kerb cairns 390m NNE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Killundine,chapel and burial ground 850m NW of (0.8 km), Caisteal nan Con, fort and house, Killundine (1.1 km), An Sean Chaisteal, broch (3.6 km).

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