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Meilein is a Bronze Age burial cairn located in Inverness-shire, Scotland, situated approximately 150 metres north-west of Meilein itself. The monument comprises a stone mound characteristic of Bronze Age funerary practice in the Scottish Highlands, representing an important example of prehistoric burial architecture in the region. Such cairns typically contained cremated remains and grave goods, reflecting the ritual and social practices of Bronze Age communities. The site is recorded under Historic Environment Scotland's designation SM5339, reflecting its archaeological significance as part of the wider Bronze Age burial landscape of the Scottish interior.
Meilein,burial cairn 150m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5339. View the official record →
Meilein is a Bronze Age burial cairn located in Inverness-shire, Scotland, situated approximately 150 metres north-west of Meilein itself. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5339.
Meilein,burial cairn 150m NW 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 SM5339.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gearraidh na h-Airde Moire,shielings,Loch Resort (3.2 km), Aird Sleitenish,stone circle (6 km), Tigh nan Cailleachan Dubha,settlement,Mealista (9.5 km).
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