What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records West Town as Ring Cairn (neolithic) - (bronze Age). 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 ring cairn, possibly used as a burial monument or ceremonial site, dating to the Neolithic or early Bronze Age. Its significance lies in contributing to the understanding of prehistoric land use and ritual practices in the region.
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Places near here
Buaile ChomhnardStock Enclosure (period Unknown) · 753 yd
MidtownCist (period Unassigned) · 966 yd
Loch DuntelchaigTownship (post Medieval) · 1.4 mi
'phantom Battle'Battle Site (period Unknown)(possible) · 1.5 mi
Clune WoodHead Dyke (post Medieval) · 1.6 mi
Stac na CathaigMountain / peak · 1.9 mi
Creag DheargMountain / peak · 2.0 mi
Clan McBain MemorialMemorial · 2.1 mi
Alan Bean MemorialMemorial · 2.1 mi
Dores BeachBeach / strand · 2.2 mi
Loch NessGeneral View (period Unassigned) · 3.0 mi
Aldourie CastleCastle (17th Century) · 3.1 mi