What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Shanacles as Chapel (medieval)(possible), Cist(s) (bronze Age), Cinerary Urn(s) (pottery)(prehistoric), Food Vessel Urn(s) (pottery)(bronze Age)(possible). 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.
Bronze Age cists and possible medieval chapel; the site indicates long-term ritual and domestic use, reflecting continuity of occupation or spiritual significance in the area.
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Places near here
Ashfield HouseGate Pier(s) (period Unassigned), House (period Unassigned) · 450 yd
ShanaclesCairn(s) (prehistoric)(possible), Cist(s) (prehistoric), Inhumation (prehistoric), Food Vessel Urn (pottery)(bronze Age)(possible) · 450 yd
BallaganSearchlight Battery (second World War) · 498 yd
Westerton House, Westerton LodgeGate Lodge (period Unassigned) · 839 yd
Whinny HillMountain / peak · 1176 yd
Ledrishmore WoodWood · 1303 yd
Stable WoodWood · 1.2 mi
Walled GardenHeritage attraction · 1.4 mi
Boturich CastleCastle (medieval), Country House (period Unassigned) · 1.4 mi
Balloch CastleNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 1.6 mi
AuchincarrochMountain / peak · 1.7 miBoturich Castle, Loch LomondNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 1.7 mi