Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSt Michael's Grave,chambered tomb,Kilmichael
Chambered tomb,kilmichael

St Michael's Grave,chambered tomb,Kilmichael

Scotland
HES SM416
Site type
Chambered tomb,kilmichael
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

St Michael's Grave is a chambered tomb located at Kilmichael on the Isle of Bute in Scotland. The monument dates to the Neolithic period and represents a form of communal burial architecture characteristic of prehistoric Scotland. The tomb's construction reflects the megalithic building traditions of early farming communities, with its chambered design intended to house multiple burials over an extended period of use. The site remains archaeologically significant as evidence of Neolithic settlement and funerary practice in the Clyde region.

St Michael's Grave,chambered tomb,Kilmichael is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM416. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Michael's Grave,chambered tomb,Kilmichael?

St Michael's Grave is a chambered tomb located at Kilmichael on the Isle of Bute in Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM416.

Who is responsible for protecting St Michael's Grave,chambered tomb,Kilmichael?

St Michael's Grave,chambered tomb,Kilmichael 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 SM416.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Michael's Grave,chambered tomb,Kilmichael?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Glenvoidean Hill,chambered cairn 420m SE of Kilmichael (0.3 km), St Michael's Chapel,Kilmichael,Bute (0.4 km), Cairn Ban,chambered cairn,South Wood of Lenihuline (1.5 km).

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