Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBractullo Muir, cairn 190m ESE of Hatton Cairn
Cairn 190m ese of hatton cairn

Bractullo Muir, cairn 190m ESE of Hatton Cairn

Scotland
HES SM6631
Site type
Cairn 190m ese of hatton cairn
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Bractullo Muir is a Bronze Age cairn located in Angus, Scotland, approximately 190 metres south-east of Hatton Cairn. The monument consists of a rubble mound typical of ceremonial and burial structures of the second millennium BCE. Its proximity to other cairns in the landscape suggests it formed part of a broader ritual or mortuary complex common to Bronze Age communities in eastern Scotland. The site is recorded within the Scottish heritage database under the official designation HES INSPIRE SM6631.

Bractullo Muir, cairn 190m ESE of Hatton Cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6631. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bractullo Muir, cairn 190m ESE of Hatton Cairn?

Bractullo Muir is a Bronze Age cairn located in Angus, Scotland, approximately 190 metres south-east of Hatton Cairn. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6631.

Who is responsible for protecting Bractullo Muir, cairn 190m ESE of Hatton Cairn?

Bractullo Muir, cairn 190m ESE of Hatton 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 SM6631.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bractullo Muir, cairn 190m ESE of Hatton Cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Bride's Ring, dun 250m W of Kingennie House (6.2 km), Laws Hill,broch & fort (6.9 km), Craig Hill,fort and broch (7 km).

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