Dunan Aula, Bronze Age cist in Craignish, Scotland
Located 650 meters north-northeast of Barbreck House, this stone burial chamber stands on a natural mound near an 18th-century burial ground.
The cist was discovered before the late 18th century, containing an urn with cremated remains that provided evidence of ancient burial practices.
The name Dunan Aula, meaning Olaf's Mound in Gaelic, connects to a legendary battle between local Scots and Norse invaders in the region.
Visitors can reach the archaeological site by following a walking path from the Barbreck stone row, with the river providing natural guidance.
The burial chamber features a distinctive gabled capstone measuring 5.4 feet by 4.8 feet, with additional stones suggesting nearby undiscovered graves.
Location: Argyll and Bute
GPS coordinates: 56.20590,-5.49340
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:38
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