Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCairn, 1.2km NNE of Whitecairn
1.2km nne of whitecairn

Cairn, 1.2km NNE of Whitecairn

Scotland
HES SM1915
Site type
1.2km nne of whitecairn
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Cairn, 1.2km NNE of Whitecairn, is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Wigtownshire, southwestern Scotland. The site represents the material remains of Bronze Age or earlier burial practice in the region, as indicated by its classification as a cairn. Its precise construction details and current physical condition are documented within the Historic Environment Record under the reference SM1915. The monument contributes to the archaeological understanding of ritual and settlement patterns in Wigtownshire during the prehistoric period.

Cairn, 1.2km NNE of Whitecairn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1915. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn, 1.2km NNE of Whitecairn?

Cairn, 1.2km NNE of Whitecairn, is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Wigtownshire, southwestern Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1915.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn, 1.2km NNE of Whitecairn?

Cairn, 1.2km NNE of Whitecairn 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 SM1915.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn, 1.2km NNE of Whitecairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Glenluce Abbey (3.8 km), Castle of Park, castle, Glenluce (4.5 km), Glenluce Roman camp, 380m W of Corsehead (4.5 km).

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