Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBirkhill, cairns 650m ESE of
Cairns

Birkhill, cairns 650m ESE of

Scotland
HES SM6911
Site type
Cairns
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Birkhill, cairns 650m ESE of, is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Angus, Scotland. The site consists of cairn remains dating to the second millennium BCE, representing typical burial practices of the Bronze Age communities in the eastern lowlands of Scotland. The monument's archaeological significance lies in its evidence of prehistoric settlement and mortuary tradition in the region, though its current physical condition reflects the erosive effects of time and land use. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Record under the HES INSPIRE designation SM6911.

Birkhill, cairns 650m ESE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6911. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Birkhill, cairns 650m ESE of?

Birkhill, cairns 650m ESE of, is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6911.

Who is responsible for protecting Birkhill, cairns 650m ESE of?

Birkhill, cairns 650m ESE 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 SM6911.

What other scheduled monuments are near Birkhill, cairns 650m ESE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Redlatches,settlement and field system 1900m SSE of (2.1 km), Redlatches,settlement and field system 1700m S of (2.1 km), Easter Cammock,settlements,field systems and cairn 650m SW of (2.4 km).

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