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Torran Loisgte is a Neolithic chambered cairn located on the island of Arran in Bute, Scotland. The monument dates to the Neolithic period and represents the tradition of megalithic burial construction that characterised prehistoric Scotland. As a chambered cairn, it would have functioned as a communal burial monument, with an internal stone chamber designed to contain human remains and accompanying grave goods. The site reflects the monumental architectural practices of Neolithic communities in the west of Scotland, contributing to our understanding of burial practices and social organisation during this formative prehistoric period.
Torran Loisgte, chambered cairn 100m ENE of, Arran is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7267. View the official record →
Torran Loisgte is a Neolithic chambered cairn located on the island of Arran in Bute, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7267.
Torran Loisgte, chambered cairn 100m ENE of, Arran dates from the neolithic period, and is classified as a chambered cairn 100m ene of, arran. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Torran Loisgte, chambered cairn 100m ENE of, Arran 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 SM7267.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Giants' Graves, long cairns, Whiting Bay, Arran (0.4 km), Glenashdale Wood,fort 1340m WNW of Giants Graves,Arran (1 km), Kingscross,Viking burial mound & dun (3.8 km).
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