Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCaen Burn West, 935m WNW of Caen
935m wnw of caen

Caen Burn West, 935m WNW of Caen

Scotland
HES SM13647
Site type
935m wnw of caen
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Caen Burn West is a Neolithic chambered cairn located in Sutherland, Highland Scotland, approximately 935 metres west-north-west of Caen. The monument comprises a stone burial structure characteristic of the Neolithic period, demonstrating the architectural and funerary practices of early farming communities in northern Scotland. Like other cairns of this type in the region, it would have functioned as a collective burial monument, serving multiple inhumations over an extended period. The site represents an important element of the Neolithic ceremonial landscape of Sutherland, contributing to our understanding of early settlement patterns and ritual practice in the Scottish Highlands.

Caen Burn West, 935m WNW of Caen is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13647. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Caen Burn West, 935m WNW of Caen?

Caen Burn West is a Neolithic chambered cairn located in Sutherland, Highland Scotland, approximately 935 metres west-north-west of Caen. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13647.

Who is responsible for protecting Caen Burn West, 935m WNW of Caen?

Caen Burn West, 935m WNW of Caen 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 SM13647.

What other scheduled monuments are near Caen Burn West, 935m WNW of Caen?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Caen, long cairn and round cairn 470m and 490m W of (0.5 km), Caen,long cairn 530m NW of,Helmsdale (0.5 km), Caen, hut circles and souterrain 982m, 1035m and 1083m NNW of (0.7 km).

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