Scheduled MonumentsScotlandNorth Ballachulish, prehistoric ritual site NNE of Hotel
Prehistoric ritual site nne of hotel

North Ballachulish, prehistoric ritual site NNE of Hotel

Scotland
HES SM7849
Site type
Prehistoric ritual site nne of hotel
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

North Ballachulish is a prehistoric ritual site located in Inverness-shire, Scotland, situated to the north-north-east of the hotel at Ballachulish. The site comprises evidence of ritual or ceremonial activity dating to the prehistoric period, though the precise dating and nature of the remains require archaeological interpretation. The location within the Highland landscape suggests its integration into broader patterns of prehistoric settlement and ritual practice in the region. The site is protected under Historic Environment Scotland designation INSPIRE reference SM7849.

North Ballachulish, prehistoric ritual site NNE of Hotel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7849. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is North Ballachulish, prehistoric ritual site NNE of Hotel?

North Ballachulish is a prehistoric ritual site located in Inverness-shire, Scotland, situated to the north-north-east of the hotel at Ballachulish. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7849.

Who is responsible for protecting North Ballachulish, prehistoric ritual site NNE of Hotel?

North Ballachulish, prehistoric ritual site NNE of Hotel 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 SM7849.

What other scheduled monuments are near North Ballachulish, prehistoric ritual site NNE of Hotel?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rubha Mor, cairn, North Ballachulish (0.3 km), Ballachulish Home Farm, burial mound SW of Ballachulish Hotel (0.8 km), Ballachulish Pier,Appin-murder memorial cairn (2.4 km).

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