Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLochbuie, cairn 460m ESE of
Cairn

Lochbuie, cairn 460m ESE of

Scotland
HES SM10850
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Lochbuie, cairn 460m ESE of is a Bronze Age burial cairn located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument survives as a substantial mound of stone typical of cairn construction during the Bronze Age period, when such structures served as communal or individual burial monuments across the Scottish landscape. The site's designation within the Argyllshire archaeological record reflects its importance as evidence of prehistoric settlement and mortuary practices in the region. The cairn's position in the landscape, some 460 metres south-east of Lochbuie itself, places it within a broader pattern of Bronze Age monuments characteristic of Argyll's archaeological heritage.

Lochbuie, cairn 460m ESE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10850. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lochbuie, cairn 460m ESE of?

Lochbuie, cairn 460m ESE of is a Bronze Age burial cairn located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10850.

Who is responsible for protecting Lochbuie, cairn 460m ESE of?

Lochbuie, cairn 460m ESE 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 SM10850.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lochbuie, cairn 460m ESE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lochbuie, standing stone 525m E of (0.2 km), Lochbuie House, stone circle and standing stones, Mull (0.3 km), Moy Castle (0.5 km).

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