Cuween Hill Chambered Cairn

Cuween Hill Chambered Cairn is the result of impressive prehistoric architecture. Access to the interior is through a low, narrow passage less than a metre high and 5.5 metres long. The passage leads into a rectangular chamber, from which four side chambers lead off. One is a double chamber. The four entrances to the side chambers are slightly above the level of the floor of the main chamber. The main chamber, built from layers of stone slabs, is spacious. Today, the main and side chambers are over two metres high. However, the original roof of the main chamber was damaged in the 19th century when the cairn was entered. Today's is a modern construction. The original was probably much higher. The cairn, which was probably built in 3000 BC, was excavated in 1901.

The remains of at least eight people and the bones of cattle and birds were found inside. The excavators found the Cuween Cairn carefully sealed. The most interesting discovery, apart from the human bones, was the discovery of 24 dog skulls.