Scheduled MonumentsScotlandRivra, chambered cairn 520m N of
Neolithic · Chambered cairn

Rivra, chambered cairn 520m N of

Scotland
HES SM1813
Period
Neolithic
Site type
Chambered cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rivra is a Neolithic chambered cairn located approximately 520 metres north of Rivra in Sutherland, in the Scottish Highlands. The monument consists of a stone-built burial structure typical of the Neolithic period, constructed to serve as a communal tomb for the interment of the deceased. Chambered cairns of this type represent significant funerary architecture from the Neolithic era in northern Scotland, demonstrating the sophisticated stone-working practices and social organisation of early farming communities. The site is recorded under Historic Environment Scotland designation SM1813.

Rivra, chambered cairn 520m N of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1813. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rivra, chambered cairn 520m N of?

Rivra is a Neolithic chambered cairn located approximately 520 metres north of Rivra in Sutherland, in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1813.

What period does Rivra, chambered cairn 520m N of date from?

Rivra, chambered cairn 520m N of dates from the neolithic period, and is classified as a chambered cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Rivra, chambered cairn 520m N of?

Rivra, chambered cairn 520m N 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 SM1813.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rivra, chambered cairn 520m N of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun Creich,fort & castle SE of Bonar Bridge (3.5 km), Ardvannie, chambered cairn 100m SW of Woodside (3.9 km), Dun Alascaig,broch (4.6 km).

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