
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Newtonmore as Clearance Cairn (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.
Clearance cairn, likely dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age. These cairns mark the clearance of stones from agricultural land and provide insight into early land use and settlement patterns in Scotland.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Newtonmore, Laggan RoadCairn(s) (period Unassigned), Lithic Implement(s) (period Unassigned), Unidentified Pottery (period Unassigned) · 109 yd
Newtonmore, Craigmhor HotelHotel (period Unassigned) · 116 yd
NewtonmoreFarmstead (period Unassigned) · 241 yd
The Craggan, NewtonmoreEnclosure(s) (period Unassigned) · 677 yd
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The Coffin RoadVisitor information · 1125 yd
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Ordan ShiosCliff · 1.3 mi
Glen Banchor environmental enhancementsVisitor information · 1.3 miOther information
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