Scheduled MonumentsScotlandNorth Cuil,cairn
Cairn

North Cuil,cairn

Scotland
HES SM900
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

North Cuil cairn is a prehistoric burial monument located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The cairn dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period, representing the funerary practices of early Scottish communities. The monument consists of a stone heap typical of cairn construction from this era, which served as a burial monument or ceremonial site. Like many Scottish cairns, it forms part of the broader archaeological landscape documenting early settlement and burial traditions in the Highlands.

North Cuil,cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM900. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is North Cuil,cairn?

North Cuil cairn is a prehistoric burial monument located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM900.

Who is responsible for protecting North Cuil,cairn?

North Cuil,cairn 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 SM900.

What other scheduled monuments are near North Cuil,cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kilbride Point,church,burial ground and post medieval settlement (3 km), Eilean Chalium Chille,monastery (5.2 km), Carn Liath, chambered cairn and deserted settlement, Kilmuir (5.4 km).

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