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The Shean is a cairn located approximately 500 metres west-north-west of Achanarras in Caithness, northern Scotland. The monument represents a form of burial or ceremonial structure typical of prehistoric periods in northern Scotland, though specific dating and detailed archaeological characterisation of this particular site remain limited in published scholarly literature. Like other cairns of the Caithness region, it contributes to understanding the pattern of early settlement and ritual practice in this area of the Scottish Highlands.
The Shean, cairn 500m WNW of Achanarras is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM475. View the official record →
The Shean is a cairn located approximately 500 metres west-north-west of Achanarras in Caithness, northern Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM475.
The Shean, cairn 500m WNW of Achanarras 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 SM475.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cnoc Donn, broch 600m ESE of Dale Farm, Halkirk (2 km), Dale Farm,broch 800m SE of (2.2 km), Ballone,broch 360m NE of,Spittal (3 km).
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