What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Barnshangan 2 as Burial Cairn (later Prehistoric). 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.
Burial cairn, dating to the later prehistoric period (likely Bronze Age). Its existence contributes to understanding of funerary practices and settlement patterns in the region during this era.
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Places near here
BarnshanganBuilding (post Medieval)(possible), Enclosure(s) (later Prehistoric)(possible) · 616 yd
New LuceFarmstead (period Unassigned) · 941 yd
New Luce, CemeteryCemetery (20th Century) · 1237 yd
Knockiebae PlantationForest · 1290 yd
New Luce, Station Road, BuildingSmithy (19th Century)(possible) · 1316 yd
New Luce Memorial HallMemorial · 1323 yd
New Luce, Main Street, War Memorial HallPublic Hall (19th Century) - (20th Century), War Memorial (20th Century) · 1328 yd
Caves of KilhernChambered Cairn (neolithic) · 1.1 mi
White BarMountain / peak · 1.2 mi
Kettle CaldronWaterfall · 2.0 mi
Green TopMountain / peak · 3.0 mi
Bareagle WoodForest · 4.0 mi