Scheduled MonumentsScotlandShuna Cottage,cairn 195m ENE of
Cairn

Shuna Cottage,cairn 195m ENE of

Scotland
HES SM4205
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn 195m ENE of Shuna Cottage is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The cairn represents a typical example of prehistoric burial architecture from the second millennium BC, constructed as a mound of stone to mark and contain human remains. Such cairns were commonly built across the Scottish Highlands and Islands during this period, serving as enduring monuments to the dead within Bronze Age communities. The site's survival and recording contribute to understanding the distribution and character of prehistoric funerary practice in this region of Scotland.

Shuna Cottage,cairn 195m ENE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4205. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Shuna Cottage,cairn 195m ENE of?

Cairn 195m ENE of Shuna Cottage is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4205.

Who is responsible for protecting Shuna Cottage,cairn 195m ENE of?

Shuna Cottage,cairn 195m 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 SM4205.

What other scheduled monuments are near Shuna Cottage,cairn 195m ENE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Shuna Cottage,cairn 220m ENE of (0 km), Shuna Cottage,cairn 220m NW of (0.4 km), Shuna Point,cairn 350m NE of (1.2 km).

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