What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Achnafed Quarry as Clearance Cairn (period Unassigned)(possible). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Achnafed Quarry is a clearance cairn, likely dating to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age. Its significance lies in reflecting early land-use practices and stone management in upland areas of Scotland.
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Places near here
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CoalasheeEnclosure (period Unassigned) · 1229 yd
BallochroyRoad Bridge (late 18th Century) - (early 19th Century) · 1.1 mi
Ballochroy Standing StonesHeritage attraction · 1.3 mi
MinenFarmstead (period Unassigned) · 1.7 mi
Sgor CainnteachIslet · 2.6 mi
Creag LoisgteMountain / peak · 2.6 mi
Ronachan BeachBeach / strand · 2.7 mi
Rhunahaorine PointHeadland · 2.9 mi
Creag Loisgte DunultachMountain / peak · 3.3 mi
Sgeir NuadhIslet · 3.9 mi
ClachanNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 3.9 mi