Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLedaig House, cairn 20m SE of
Cairn

Ledaig House, cairn 20m SE of

Scotland
HES SM3706
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn 20m SE of Ledaig House is a prehistoric burial monument located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The cairn belongs to the broader tradition of Neolithic and Bronze Age funerary architecture characteristic of western Scotland, though its precise dating and original form would be determined by archaeological investigation and any excavation records associated with the site. As a standing cairn, it represents evidence of early settlement and burial practice in the region, contributing to understanding of prehistoric land use and social organisation in Argyll.

Ledaig House, cairn 20m SE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3706. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ledaig House, cairn 20m SE of?

Cairn 20m SE of Ledaig House is a prehistoric burial monument located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3706.

Who is responsible for protecting Ledaig House, cairn 20m SE of?

Ledaig House, cairn 20m SE 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 SM3706.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ledaig House, cairn 20m SE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Glenamachrie,cairns 65m & 300m WNW of (9 km), Glenamachrie,standing stone 100m E of (9 km), Glenamachrie,cup marked stone 350m SSW of (9.2 km).

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