Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBridge of Lyon,long cairn 180m E of
Neolithic · Long cairn

Bridge of Lyon,long cairn 180m E of

Scotland
HES SM2567
Period
Neolithic
Site type
Long cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bridge of Lyon Long Cairn is a Neolithic monumental structure located near Bridge of Lyon in Perthshire, Scotland. The cairn dates to the Neolithic period and represents the characteristic megalithic burial tradition of prehistoric Scotland, when communities constructed elongated mound structures to serve communal ceremonial and funerary purposes. Long cairns of this type typically contained internal stone chambers and were oriented along a primary axis, though the specific internal arrangements and current state of preservation of this particular example would require archaeological documentation to establish with certainty.

Bridge of Lyon,long cairn 180m E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2567. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bridge of Lyon,long cairn 180m E of?

Bridge of Lyon Long Cairn is a Neolithic monumental structure located near Bridge of Lyon in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2567.

What period does Bridge of Lyon,long cairn 180m E of date from?

Bridge of Lyon,long cairn 180m E of dates from the neolithic period, and is classified as a long cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Bridge of Lyon,long cairn 180m E of?

Bridge of Lyon,long cairn 180m E 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 SM2567.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bridge of Lyon,long cairn 180m E of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bridge of Lyon,cairn & cup marked stone 350m ESE of (0.2 km), Bridge of Lyon, standing stone 340m SE of (0.2 km), Praetorium,homestead moat (0.4 km).

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