What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Torvaine as Cairn (prehistoric), Cist (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.
A prehistoric cairn and cist, likely dating to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age; such monuments are significant for understanding burial practices and early settlement in the region.
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Places near here
Torvaine, Caledonian CanalChain (silver)(period Unassigned) · 1 yd
Inverness West Link RoadArchaeological Feature(s) (prehistoric), Cremation Pit(s) (bronze Age), Human Remains(s) (prehistoric), Pit(s) (post Medieval), Pit Group(s) (prehistoric), Post Hole(s) (prehistoric), Roundhouse(s) (prehistoric), Stake Hole(s) (prehistoric), Cup (pottery · 207 yd
Inverness, Caledonian Canal, TomnahurichCanal (period Unassigned) · 229 yd
Inverness, Bught Road, Bught CottagesCottage(s) (period Unassigned) · 321 yd
Inverness, Glenurquhart Road, Tomnahurich Cemetery, ShelterShelter (period Unassigned) · 725 yd
Bellfield Park BandstandMemorial · 1564 yd
Culduthel WoodsForest · 1670 yd
Inverness Gaelic Primary SchoolNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 1.2 mi
Inverness CastleNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 1.2 mi.jpg?width=1280)
Inverness Museum & Art GalleryMuseum · 1.3 mi
Raining's StairsVisitor information · 1.4 mi
Abertarff HouseMuseum · 1.4 mi