
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Achnacloich as Cairn (prehistoric), Coffin (prehistoric), Arrowhead(s) (flint)(prehistoric), Disc (stone)(prehistoric). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 100m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Achnacloich is a prehistoric cairn, likely dating to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age. Its significance lies in its association with burial practices and the presence of flint arrowheads, indicating both ritual and everyday activity in early Scottish settlements.
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Places near here
Loch AchnacloichCrannog (period Unassigned) · 381 yd
Newmore WoodClearance Cairn(s) (period Unknown) · 1539 yd
Cnoc Corr GuinieMountain / peak · 1.0 mi
Newmore MainsFarmstead (period Unassigned) · 1.4 mi
Newmore CastleTower House (medieval) · 1.4 mi
NonikilnFarmstead (period Unassigned) · 1.6 mi
Kinrive HillMountain / peak · 1.6 mi
Alness Heritage CentreMuseum · 2.7 mi
Moss of BurracksForest · 3.0 mi
Dalmore Distillery Visitor CentreVisitor information · 3.2 mi
The Dalmore DistilleryHeritage attraction · 3.2 mi
Polish Forces 25th Infantry Battalion War MemorialMemorial · 3.3 miOther information
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