Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLeac a'Mhiosachan,recumbent stones on summit of Craonaval
Recumbent stones on summit of craonaval

Leac a'Mhiosachan,recumbent stones on summit of Craonaval

Scotland
HES SM5244
Site type
Recumbent stones on summit of craonaval
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Leac a'Mhiosachan is a recumbent stone monument located on the summit of Craonaval in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The site comprises ancient stones positioned in a recumbent arrangement, typical of Bronze Age ritual or burial monuments found in the Scottish Highlands. The physical remains reflect the prehistoric landscape management and ceremonial practices of early second-millennium peoples, though the precise original configuration and function of the stones remain subjects of local tradition and archaeological interpretation. The monument's hilltop location suggests its importance as a visible landmark within the ancient landscape of the region.

Leac a'Mhiosachan,recumbent stones on summit of Craonaval is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5244. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Leac a'Mhiosachan,recumbent stones on summit of Craonaval?

Leac a'Mhiosachan is a recumbent stone monument located on the summit of Craonaval in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5244.

Who is responsible for protecting Leac a'Mhiosachan,recumbent stones on summit of Craonaval?

Leac a'Mhiosachan,recumbent stones on summit of Craonaval 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 SM5244.

What other scheduled monuments are near Leac a'Mhiosachan,recumbent stones on summit of Craonaval?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Craonaval,chambered cairn 200m WNW of (0.2 km), Craonaval,chambered cairn 800m E of (0.8 km), Eilean Dubh Dun Scor,dun,Loch Caravat (1 km).

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