Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBalnacraig,cairn 370m NNW of
Cairn

Balnacraig,cairn 370m NNW of

Scotland
HES SM4319
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Balnacraig cairn, situated approximately 370 metres north-north-west of Balnacraig in Perthshire, is a Bronze Age funerary monument. The cairn represents a typical burial structure of the second millennium BCE, constructed from stone to mark and contain elite or significant burials. Such monuments are characteristic of Bronze Age ritual practice across Scotland, serving as permanent markers of the landscape and focal points for ancestral commemoration. The site's preservation within the HES INSPIRE database reflects its status as a scheduled ancient monument of archaeological importance to understanding prehistoric settlement and burial patterns in Perthshire.

Balnacraig,cairn 370m NNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4319. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Balnacraig,cairn 370m NNW of?

Balnacraig cairn, situated approximately 370 metres north-north-west of Balnacraig in Perthshire, is a Bronze Age funerary monument. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4319.

Who is responsible for protecting Balnacraig,cairn 370m NNW of?

Balnacraig,cairn 370m NNW 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 SM4319.

What other scheduled monuments are near Balnacraig,cairn 370m NNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fortingall Church, two stone circles and one stone row, 300m ESE of (0.7 km), Fortingall, rectilinear enclosure SW of (0.8 km), Fortingall, pit-defined enclosure 110m S of Carn na Marbh (1 km).

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