What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Dunchraigaig Cairn as No Class (event) (period Unassigned). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Dunchraigaig Cairn is a Neolithic chambered tomb, likely dating to the Late Neolithic period (c. 2500–2000 BCE). Its significance lies in contributing to the understanding of early funerary practices and communal activity in the Scottish landscape.
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Places near here
Monadh An TairbhClearance Cairn (post Medieval) · 73 yd
Ballymeanoch Standing StonesHeritage attraction · 169 yd
DunchraigaigCairn (bronze Age), Carved Stone (prehistoric), Cist(s) (bronze Age), Food Vessel Urn(s) (bronze Age) · 267 yd
Ballymeanoch HengeHeritage attraction · 307 yd
BaluachraigQuarry (post Medieval) · 321 yd
Poltalloch House, East LodgeGate(s) (19th Century), Lodge (19th Century) (1855) · 1072 yd
Nether Largie Standing StonesVisitor information · 1232 yd
Nether Largie mid CairnVisitor information · 1.1 mi
Maol Achadh-bheinnCave (period Unassigned) · 1.4 mi
War MemorialMemorial · 1.4 mi
Dunadd FarmNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 1.9 mi
Sgeireag GaibhreIslet · 2.5 miOther information
Photo: Andrew Wood · CC BY-SA 2.0