Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCairn and mortuary enclosure 120m WSW and 150m SW of Cranberry

Cairn and mortuary enclosure 120m WSW and 150m SW of Cranberry

Scotland
HES SM5775
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Overview

History & significance

Cairn and mortuary enclosure 120m WSW and 150m SW of Cranberry is a Neolithic funerary monument located in Perthshire, Scotland. The site comprises a cairn associated with a mortuary enclosure, representing the ritual and burial practices characteristic of the early Neolithic period in Scotland. The monument's form and construction reflect the communal funerary traditions of its era, when such cairns and enclosed spaces served as focal points for burial rites and ancestor veneration. The site has been recorded within the national heritage designation system, reflecting its significance to understanding prehistoric settlement and ritual behaviour in central Scotland.

Cairn and mortuary enclosure 120m WSW and 150m SW of Cranberry is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5775. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn and mortuary enclosure 120m WSW and 150m SW of Cranberry?

Cairn and mortuary enclosure 120m WSW and 150m SW of Cranberry is a Neolithic funerary monument located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5775.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn and mortuary enclosure 120m WSW and 150m SW of Cranberry?

Cairn and mortuary enclosure 120m WSW and 150m SW of Cranberry 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 SM5775.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn and mortuary enclosure 120m WSW and 150m SW of Cranberry?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rossie Law,fort (1.9 km), Gray Stone,standing stone,250m NNE of Knowes (2.4 km), Castle Craig, fort SSW of Pairney (3.6 km).

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