Scheduled MonumentsScotlandRhudil Mill, cairn 410m ENE of
Cairn

Rhudil Mill, cairn 410m ENE of

Scotland
HES SM227
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rhudil Mill, cairn 410m ENE of, is a prehistoric cairn located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period, representing one of many burial or ceremonial structures constructed across the Scottish Highlands during these early periods. The cairn survives as a substantial pile of stones and forms part of the archaeological record documenting prehistoric settlement and ritual practice in the region. Like similar monuments of its type, it provides evidence of the communities who inhabited Argyllshire in the millennia before the Roman period.

Rhudil Mill, cairn 410m ENE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM227. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rhudil Mill, cairn 410m ENE of?

Rhudil Mill, cairn 410m ENE of, is a prehistoric cairn located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM227.

Who is responsible for protecting Rhudil Mill, cairn 410m ENE of?

Rhudil Mill, cairn 410m ENE 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 SM227.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rhudil Mill, cairn 410m ENE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairnbaan, prehistoric rock art 230m N & 215m NNE of Cairnbaan Hotel (4.3 km), Achnabreck, prehistoric rock carvings 485m NNE of (4.6 km), Carn Ban, cairn, Cairnbaan (4.6 km).

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