Scheduled MonumentsScotlandShuna Cottage,cairn 220m NW of
Cairn

Shuna Cottage,cairn 220m NW of

Scotland
HES SM4206
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Shuna Cottage Cairn is an ancient funerary monument located approximately 220 metres northwest of Shuna Cottage in Argyllshire, Scotland. The cairn dates to the prehistoric period, representing Bronze Age or earlier burial practices in the West Highlands. The monument consists of a mound of stones constructed over human remains, characteristic of cairn burial traditions in this region. The site is recorded under HES INSPIRE designation SM4206 and remains an important archaeological record of prehistoric settlement and mortuary practices in Argyll.

Shuna Cottage,cairn 220m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4206. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Shuna Cottage,cairn 220m NW of?

Shuna Cottage Cairn is an ancient funerary monument located approximately 220 metres northwest of Shuna Cottage in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4206.

Who is responsible for protecting Shuna Cottage,cairn 220m NW of?

Shuna Cottage,cairn 220m NW 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 SM4206.

What other scheduled monuments are near Shuna Cottage,cairn 220m NW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Shuna Cottage,cairn 220m ENE of (0.3 km), Shuna Cottage,cairn 195m ENE of (0.4 km), Eilean an Atha,dun S of,Luing (1 km).

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