Scheduled MonumentsScotlandUisaed, cairn 330m NW of Fisherman's Cottage
Cairn 330m nw of fisherman's cottage

Uisaed, cairn 330m NW of Fisherman's Cottage

Scotland
HES SM3679
Site type
Cairn 330m nw of fisherman's cottage
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Uisaed is a prehistoric cairn located approximately 330 metres north-west of Fisherman's Cottage in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument consists of a stone cairn typical of Bronze Age burial or ceremonial structures found throughout the Scottish Highlands. Such cairns served as communal or individual burial monuments and are characteristic of the period between approximately 2000 and 500 BCE. The site's preservation and documentation by Historic Environment Scotland reflects its archaeological significance as a record of early prehistoric settlement and funerary practice in the region.

Uisaed, cairn 330m NW of Fisherman's Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3679. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Uisaed, cairn 330m NW of Fisherman's Cottage?

Uisaed is a prehistoric cairn located approximately 330 metres north-west of Fisherman's Cottage in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3679.

Who is responsible for protecting Uisaed, cairn 330m NW of Fisherman's Cottage?

Uisaed, cairn 330m NW of Fisherman's Cottage 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 SM3679.

What other scheduled monuments are near Uisaed, cairn 330m NW of Fisherman's Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ballygroggan, dun 175m SW of (1.9 km), Ballygroggan,dun 640m SSW of (2.5 km), Torchoillean,standing stone and cairn 850m NW of (2.9 km).

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