Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSalachail,cairn 460m NE of
Cairn

Salachail,cairn 460m NE of

Scotland
HES SM2541
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Salachail is a prehistoric cairn located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 460 metres north-east of Salachail itself. The monument dates to the Bronze Age and represents the funerary or ceremonial practices of early metalworking communities in the region. The cairn consists of a mound of stones typical of Bronze Age burial constructions found throughout Scotland, though specific details of its internal structure and dimensions remain documented in the archaeological record. As a scheduled monument under Historic Environment Scotland designation SM2541, the site contributes to our understanding of Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary traditions in Argyll.

Salachail,cairn 460m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2541. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Salachail,cairn 460m NE of?

Salachail is a prehistoric cairn located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 460 metres north-east of Salachail itself. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2541.

Who is responsible for protecting Salachail,cairn 460m NE of?

Salachail,cairn 460m NE 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 SM2541.

What other scheduled monuments are near Salachail,cairn 460m NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fasnacloich, crannog 320m S of (5.5 km), Cnocan Dubh,fort,Ballachulish (7.4 km), Tom Beag,inclined plane,Ballachulish (7.6 km).

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