Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCairn 655m NE of Midlock

Cairn 655m NE of Midlock

Scotland
HES SM4256
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Cairn 655m NE of Midlock is a prehistoric burial monument located in Lanarkshire, Scotland. The site is designated as a scheduled monument under Historic Environment Scotland's records (HES INSPIRE reference SM4256). Like other cairns of its type in the region, it likely dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period, though precise dating for this particular example would require archaeological investigation. The monument consists of a mound of stones constructed over a burial or ceremonial deposit, representing an important element of the funerary landscape of prehistoric southern Scotland.

Cairn 655m NE of Midlock is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4256. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn 655m NE of Midlock?

Cairn 655m NE of Midlock is a prehistoric burial monument located in Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4256.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn 655m NE of Midlock?

Cairn 655m NE of Midlock 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 SM4256.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn 655m NE of Midlock?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bodsberry Hill,fort (4.9 km), Glengeith, settlement, bastle house and field system (5.2 km), Bodsberry Hill to Little Clyde,Roman road (5.6 km).

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