What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Arran, Dunan Beag as Chambered Cairn (neolithic), Cremation (period Unassigned), Inhumation (period Unassigned), Animal Remains (period Unassigned), Beaker (period Unassigned), Flake(s) (pitchstone)(period Unassigned), Knife (iron)(period Unassigned)(possible), Necklace (jet. 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 chambered cairn, dating to approximately 3000–2500 BCE. Its significance lies in its association with early ceremonial burial practices and the presence of Beaker culture elements, indicating later prehistoric activity.
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Places near here
Arran, Dunan BeagCremation (prehistoric)(possible), Standing Stone (prehistoric) · 22 yd
Dunan MòrArchaeological place · 239 yd
Clauchland HillsMountain / peak · 1164 yd
Arran, Lamlash PierPier (period Unassigned) · 1.1 mi
Arran, Clauchlands FarmFarmstead (post Medieval) · 1.2 mi
Arran, Lamlash BayNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 1.3 mi
Lamlash BayBay · 1.5 mi
SitheinMountain / peak · 1.7 mi
Elizabeth Mcclure: Hamilton Isle, Arran, Firth of ClydeSchooner (19th Century) · 1.9 mi
Hamilton RockIslet · 1.9 mi
Arran, Gleann Dubh, Bruce's CastleCairn (modern), Fort (prehistoric)(possible), Natural Feature (period Unassigned) · 2.2 mi
Monument to the Duke of HamiltonMemorial · 2.4 mi