Scheduled MonumentsScotlandTullochgorum,chambered cairn & stone circle 450m W of
Neolithic · Chambered cairn & stone circle

Tullochgorum,chambered cairn & stone circle 450m W of

Scotland
HES SM2412
Period
Neolithic
Site type
Chambered cairn & stone circle
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tullochgorum is a Neolithic chambered cairn and stone circle located in Inverness-shire, Scotland, approximately 450 metres west of its associated settlement. The site comprises two distinct monument types from the Neolithic period, reflecting the ritual and funerary practices of early farming communities in the Scottish Highlands. The chambered cairn represents a significant example of megalithic burial architecture, whilst the adjacent stone circle suggests the site held ceremonial importance beyond its primary funerary function. Such paired monuments are characteristic of later Neolithic landscapes in northern Scotland, where communal burial structures and ritual stone settings often occupied shared sacred spaces.

Tullochgorum,chambered cairn & stone circle 450m W of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2412. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tullochgorum,chambered cairn & stone circle 450m W of?

Tullochgorum is a Neolithic chambered cairn and stone circle located in Inverness-shire, Scotland, approximately 450 metres west of its associated settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2412.

What period does Tullochgorum,chambered cairn & stone circle 450m W of date from?

Tullochgorum,chambered cairn & stone circle 450m W of dates from the neolithic period, and is classified as a chambered cairn & stone circle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Tullochgorum,chambered cairn & stone circle 450m W of?

Tullochgorum,chambered cairn & stone circle 450m W 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 SM2412.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tullochgorum,chambered cairn & stone circle 450m W of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Toum,cairn (0.6 km), Petriny Motte, 150m N of Mains of Garten (1.2 km), Tom Pitlac, Motte (2.4 km).

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