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Auchensaugh Hill Cairn is a prehistoric burial monument situated in Lanarkshire, Scotland. The cairn stands upon bedrock of the Lanark Group, a geological formation of interbedded sandstone and conglomerate laid down during the Early Devonian period. This solid foundation of stone would have provided both practical stability and cultural significance for the monument's builders.
As a burial cairn, the structure represents a form of ceremonial deposition and commemoration practised across Bronze Age and Neolithic Scotland. The construction of such monuments from gathered stone created enduring markers across the landscape, often sited on elevated locations to maximise their visibility and prominence within the surrounding terrain.
The cairn is afforded statutory protection by Historic Environment Scotland and is registered under reference SM4234. This designation recognises its significance as a scheduled monument, ensuring the site's preservation and guarding against unauthorised disturbance. The monument contributes to the archaeological record of Lanarkshire and the broader understanding of prehistoric mortuary practices in central Scotland.
Auchensaugh Hill,cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4234. View the official record →
Auchensaugh Hill Cairn is a prehistoric burial monument situated in Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4234.
Auchensaugh Hill,cairn 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 SM4234.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Thirstone,stone circle 1300m NNW of (2.8 km), Thorril Castle,bastle house 450m NNE of Parkhead (4 km), St Bride's Church, Douglas (4.1 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 14 strands of Auchensaugh Hill,cairn's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Auchensaugh Hill,cairn stands on Lanark Group, bedrock that formed in the Early Devonian. The rock here is sandstone and conglomerate, interbedded.