Scheduled MonumentsScotlandTir nan Og, cairn 445m SSW of
Cairn

Tir nan Og, cairn 445m SSW of

Scotland
HES SM11494
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tir nan Og, cairn 445m SSW of, is a Bronze Age cairn located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The monument consists of a rubble mound characteristic of funerary or ceremonial structures from the Bronze Age period. The cairn's designation within the Scheduled Monument register reflects its archaeological importance as part of the broader Bronze Age burial landscape of the Scottish Highlands. Such cairns typically served as burial monuments and represent significant evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and burial practices in the region.

Tir nan Og, cairn 445m SSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11494. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tir nan Og, cairn 445m SSW of?

Tir nan Og, cairn 445m SSW of, is a Bronze Age cairn located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11494.

Who is responsible for protecting Tir nan Og, cairn 445m SSW of?

Tir nan Og, cairn 445m SSW 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 SM11494.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tir nan Og, cairn 445m SSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fort Augustus-Bernera military road, 570m SE of Achlain (0.3 km), Balnacarn, township 550m WSW of (1.8 km), Dundreggan Farm, motte 35m SW of (5 km).

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