Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBalenduin, cairn 80m SE of
Cairn

Balenduin, cairn 80m SE of

Scotland
HES SM4318
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Balenduin, cairn 80m SE of, is a Bronze Age burial cairn located in Perthshire, Scotland. The monument comprises a stone mound characteristic of funerary practice during the Bronze Age, when such cairns served as collective or individual burial monuments across the Scottish Highlands and lowlands. The site's location in Perthshire places it within a landscape rich in prehistoric settlement and ritual activity. Like many cairns of this period, it represents evidence of the cultural practices and territorial organisation of Bronze Age communities in central Scotland.

Balenduin, cairn 80m SE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4318. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Balenduin, cairn 80m SE of?

Balenduin, cairn 80m SE of, is a Bronze Age burial cairn located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4318.

Who is responsible for protecting Balenduin, cairn 80m SE of?

Balenduin, cairn 80m SE 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 SM4318.

What other scheduled monuments are near Balenduin, cairn 80m SE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cup and ring marked stone, dun and farmstead 70m SW of Brae of Cultullich (4.4 km), Castle Dow,hut circles 1150m SSW of,950m S of & 1300m SSE of (4.8 km), Creag Eilid,settlements,field system and cairn 1000m ESE of (5.1 km).

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