Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSannox,chambered cairn
Neolithic · Chambered cairn

Sannox,chambered cairn

Scotland
HES SM404
Period
Neolithic
Site type
Chambered cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Sannox is a Neolithic chambered cairn located on the Isle of Bute in Scotland, dating to the Neolithic period. The monument consists of a stone-built burial structure characteristic of its era, with a chamber constructed to contain human remains and grave goods. Chambered cairns of this type represent significant archaeological evidence of early agricultural communities in Scotland, serving as communal burial monuments that often remained in use across multiple generations. The site is protected under Scotland's statutory designation system, reflecting its importance to understanding Neolithic settlement and mortuary practice in the western Scottish islands.

Sannox,chambered cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM404. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Sannox,chambered cairn?

Sannox is a Neolithic chambered cairn located on the Isle of Bute in Scotland, dating to the Neolithic period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM404.

What period does Sannox,chambered cairn date from?

Sannox,chambered cairn 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 Sannox,chambered cairn?

Sannox,chambered 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 SM404.

What other scheduled monuments are near Sannox,chambered cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including An Cnap,vitrified fort 250m N of Woodside Cottage (1.2 km), North Sannox, cairn 420m E of (1.8 km), North Glensannox,deserted settlement 900m W of North Sannox (2.5 km).

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