Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBaitlaws,cairn 750m ENE of
Cairn

Baitlaws,cairn 750m ENE of

Scotland
HES SM4344
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Baitlaws Cairn is a prehistoric burial monument located in Lanarkshire, Scotland, approximately 750 metres to the east-northeast of Baitlaws. The cairn dates to the Bronze Age and represents a significant example of funerary practice during this period in lowland Scotland. The monument comprises a mound of stones typical of Bronze Age cairn construction, serving as a ceremonial burial site for one or more individuals. Such cairns are an important archaeological indicator of territorial organisation and ritual behaviour among Bronze Age communities in the region.

Baitlaws,cairn 750m ENE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4344. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Baitlaws,cairn 750m ENE of?

Baitlaws Cairn is a prehistoric burial monument located in Lanarkshire, Scotland, approximately 750 metres to the east-northeast of Baitlaws. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4344.

Who is responsible for protecting Baitlaws,cairn 750m ENE of?

Baitlaws,cairn 750m ENE 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 SM4344.

What other scheduled monuments are near Baitlaws,cairn 750m ENE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn 655m NE of Midlock (9.1 km), Normangill Rig,cairn 1000m S of Normangill (9.1 km), Castle Crawford Farm,enclosure 585m NNW of (9.3 km).

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