
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Allt Gortan as Cairnfield (prehistoric) - (post Medieval), Rig and Furrow (medieval) - (post Medieval). 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 cairnfield, likely dating to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age, indicating ritual or funerary activity; its significance lies in contributing to understanding of early land use and burial practices in the region.
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Places near here
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Tin CottageHeritage attraction · 1703 yd
Newtonmore, the Highland Folk MuseumBarn (period Unassigned) · 1.0 mi
CragganMountain / peak · 1.3 mi
Creag DhubhMountain / peak · 1.4 mi
Kingussie War MemorialMemorial · 1.9 mi
MacKenzie FountainMemorial · 1.9 mi
The Coffin RoadVisitor information · 2.2 mi
Glen Banchor environmental enhancementsVisitor information · 2.3 miOther information
Photo: Ibn Musa · CC BY-SA 2.0