Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCaen,long cairn 460m NNW of
Neolithic · Long cairn

Caen,long cairn 460m NNW of

Scotland
HES SM1771
Period
Neolithic
Site type
Long cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Caen long cairn is a Neolithic funerary monument located in Sutherland in the far north of Scotland. The cairn dates to the Neolithic period and represents the burial practices of early agricultural communities in northern Britain. As a long cairn, it would have functioned as a communal burial place, reflecting the social organisation and ritual beliefs of its time. The monument survives as an archaeological feature of significance for understanding Neolithic settlement and mortuary practice in the Scottish Highlands.

Caen,long cairn 460m NNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1771. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Caen,long cairn 460m NNW of?

Caen long cairn is a Neolithic funerary monument located in Sutherland in the far north of Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1771.

What period does Caen,long cairn 460m NNW of date from?

Caen,long cairn 460m NNW 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 Caen,long cairn 460m NNW of?

Caen,long cairn 460m 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 SM1771.

What other scheduled monuments are near Caen,long cairn 460m NNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Caen,long cairn 530m NW of,Helmsdale (0.3 km), Caen, long cairn and round cairn 470m and 490m W of (0.5 km), Caen, hut circles and souterrain 982m, 1035m and 1083m NNW of (0.5 km).

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