Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKintraw,artificial hillside platform
Artificial hillside platform

Kintraw,artificial hillside platform

Scotland
HES SM3690
Site type
Artificial hillside platform
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Kintraw is a Neolithic or Bronze Age artificial hillside platform located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The platform was constructed by cutting into the natural slope to create a level terrace, likely serving ceremonial or ritual purposes during prehistoric times. The site's precise function remains a matter of scholarly interpretation, though such platforms are thought to have held significance for gatherings, ceremonies, or astronomical observations. The monument survives as a notable example of prehistoric earth-working in the West Highlands and demonstrates the considerable labour investment ancient communities made in landscape modification.

Kintraw,artificial hillside platform is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3690. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kintraw,artificial hillside platform?

Kintraw is a Neolithic or Bronze Age artificial hillside platform located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3690.

Who is responsible for protecting Kintraw,artificial hillside platform?

Kintraw,artificial hillside platform 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 SM3690.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kintraw,artificial hillside platform?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ballymeanoch,cairn 300m NW of (8.7 km), Ballymeanoch, henge, 390m WNW of Ballmeanoch Cottage (8.8 km), Kilchoan Lodge,chambered cairn (8.9 km).

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