Scheduled MonumentsScotlandShuna Point,cairn 350m NE of
Cairn

Shuna Point,cairn 350m NE of

Scotland
HES SM4208
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Shuna Point Cairn is a prehistoric burial monument located approximately 350 metres north-east of Shuna Point in Argyllshire, Scotland. The cairn dates to the Bronze Age and consists of a stone mound constructed as a funerary structure, typical of burial practices in this region during the second millennium before the present. Such cairns served as prominent landscape markers and repositories for the remains of individuals of probable social significance within their communities. The monument survives as an archaeological resource that contributes to understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary practices in the Argyll peninsula.

Shuna Point,cairn 350m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4208. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Shuna Point,cairn 350m NE of?

Shuna Point Cairn is a prehistoric burial monument located approximately 350 metres north-east of Shuna Point in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4208.

Who is responsible for protecting Shuna Point,cairn 350m NE of?

Shuna Point,cairn 350m 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 SM4208.

What other scheduled monuments are near Shuna Point,cairn 350m NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Shuna Cottage,cairn 195m ENE of (1.2 km), Shuna Cottage,cairn 220m ENE of (1.2 km), Shuna Cottage,cairn 220m NW of (1.4 km).

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