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Levrattich is a cairn situated in Nairnshire, in the northern Highlands of Scotland. The monument stands on bedrock composed of an igneous intrusion of Silurian age, formed from felsic rock that intruded during the Ordovician to Silurian period. This ancient igneous geology underlies much of the landscape in this region, having been subjected to significant tectonic activity during the formation of the Scottish Highlands.
The cairn represents a characteristic Bronze Age funerary or ceremonial monument, constructed from stone gathered locally. Such mounds were typically raised over burials or cremations, serving as durable markers of significant individuals or family groups within prehistoric communities. The use of locally available stone made these monuments enduring features of the landscape.
The site is protected as a scheduled monument by Historic Environment Scotland under the reference SM11738, recognising its archaeological and historical importance. This designation ensures the preservation of the cairn and its immediate surroundings, safeguarding evidence of Bronze Age settlement and burial practices in Nairnshire.
Levrattich, cairn 340m W of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11738. View the official record →
Levrattich is a cairn situated in Nairnshire, in the northern Highlands of Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11738.
Levrattich, cairn 340m W 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 SM11738.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Princess Stone, cross-slab 250m SSW of Glenferness House (3.2 km), Shian Hillock, cairn 445m SE of The Knapp (5 km), Dunearn, fort 510m S of (5.1 km).
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Levrattich, cairn 340m W of stands on Unnamed Igneous Intrusion, Ordovician To Silurian, bedrock that formed in the Silurian. The rock here is felsic-rock.