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Port Charlotte is a Neolithic chambered cairn situated approximately 65 metres east-south-east of Port Mhor Centre on the island of Islay in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument dates to the Neolithic period and represents one of the megalithic burial structures characteristic of early farming communities in the Hebrides during the fourth and third millennia before the common era. As a chambered cairn, the site would have comprised a stone burial chamber integrated within a mound of rubble and boulders, serving as a communal or family tomb. The structure contributes to the archaeological record of Neolithic settlement and mortuary practice in the Inner Hebrides.
Port Charlotte, chambered cairn, 65m ESE of Port Mhor Centre, Islay is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3937. View the official record →
Port Charlotte is a Neolithic chambered cairn situated approximately 65 metres east-south-east of Port Mhor Centre on the island of Islay in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3937.
Port Charlotte, chambered cairn, 65m ESE of Port Mhor Centre, Islay dates from the neolithic period, and is classified as a chambered cairn, 65m ese of port mhor centre, islay. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Port Charlotte, chambered cairn, 65m ESE of Port Mhor Centre, Islay 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 SM3937.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cilleach Mhicheil,chapel 1500m SSW of,Port Charlotte (1.2 km), Cladh Cill Iain, chapel & burial ground 270m NE of Nerabus Farm, Islay (3 km), Nereabolls Northern Churchyard, Islay (3.5 km).
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