Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAuchencairn, cairn 500m NNE of
Cairn

Auchencairn, cairn 500m NNE of

Scotland
HES SM10540
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Auchencairn, cairn 500m NNE of is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Dumfriesshire in south-western Scotland. The cairn represents the material expression of burial practices during the second millennium BC, a period when such stone-built structures served as repositories for the dead and markers of territorial significance within the landscape. The monument survives as an archaeological record of prehistoric settlement patterns and funerary customs in the region, contributing to our understanding of Bronze Age communities in south-western Scotland.

Auchencairn, cairn 500m NNE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10540. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Auchencairn, cairn 500m NNE of?

Auchencairn, cairn 500m NNE of is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Dumfriesshire in south-western Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10540.

Who is responsible for protecting Auchencairn, cairn 500m NNE of?

Auchencairn, cairn 500m NNE of is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM10540.

What other scheduled monuments are near Auchencairn, cairn 500m NNE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Belt,fort,High Townhead (5.4 km), Moat,enclosure 300m NW of (6 km), Bankhead,Roman fort,Dalswinton (6.3 km).

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