What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Mains of Assynt as Cairn (prehistoric), Cist (prehistoric), Necklace (jet)(prehistoric), Urn (prehistoric). 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.
Neolithic cairn and cist, dating to approximately 3000–2500 BCE. The site is significant for its associated prehistoric jet necklace and urn, indicating early ritual practices and craftsmanship in northern Scotland.
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Places near here
AssyntHut Circle(s) (prehistoric)(possible), Stone Circle(s) (neolithic) - (bronze Age)(possible) · 79 yd
Assynt HouseDower House (18th Century) · 221 yd
Novar, Black Rock GorgeNatural Feature (period Unknown) · 314 yd
Evanton WoodFootbridge (period Unassigned) · 381 yd
Kiltearn Parish War MemorialMemorial · 1.2 mi
Balconie HouseCastle (medieval), House (19th Century) · 1.7 mi
Foulis CastleCastle (medieval), Country House (18th Century) · 1.8 mi
BalnargeNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 1.9 mi
Cnoc FyrishMountain / peak · 2.0 mi
Cnoc CeisleinMountain / peak · 2.2 mi
Unknown: Ardullie Point, Cromarty FirthCraft (period Unassigned) · 3.0 mi
Blairtua WoodForest · 4.0 mi