Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKilmore House,cairns 85m NE & 200m ENE of
Cairns 85m ne &

Kilmore House,cairns 85m NE & 200m ENE of

Scotland
HES SM4094
Site type
Cairns 85m ne &
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Kilmore House cairns is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site comprises two cairns situated in close proximity to Kilmore House, one positioned approximately 85 metres to the north-east and another some 200 metres to the east-north-east of the house. These monuments are characteristic of the Bronze Age burial tradition in the West Highlands, representing the ritual practices and social organisation of prehistoric communities in this region. The cairns form part of the archaeological landscape of mid-Argyll and contribute to understanding patterns of settlement and ceremonial activity during the later prehistoric period.

Kilmore House,cairns 85m NE & 200m ENE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4094. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kilmore House,cairns 85m NE & 200m ENE of?

Kilmore House cairns is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4094.

Who is responsible for protecting Kilmore House,cairns 85m NE & 200m ENE of?

Kilmore House,cairns 85m NE & 200m ENE 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 SM4094.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kilmore House,cairns 85m NE & 200m ENE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dunach,dun 600m ENE of (1.4 km), Dalnacabaig,cairn 260m W of (2.1 km), Dun Iadain,fort 490m SW of Kilbride (3.2 km).

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