Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCairn Fichlie, cairn, Glaschul Hill
Cairn, glaschul hill

Cairn Fichlie, cairn, Glaschul Hill

Scotland
HES SM9
Site type
Cairn, glaschul hill
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn Fichlie is a Bronze Age burial cairn located on Glaschul Hill in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The monument comprises a substantial mound of stones typical of Bronze Age funerary monuments found throughout northeast Scotland, constructed to mark and contain cremated remains of the deceased. Such cairns represent important evidence of burial practices and settlement patterns during the Bronze Age, contributing to understanding of prehistoric communities in the region. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database under the designation SM9 (INSPIRE reference), ensuring its protection as a scheduled ancient monument.

Cairn Fichlie, cairn, Glaschul Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn Fichlie, cairn, Glaschul Hill?

Cairn Fichlie is a Bronze Age burial cairn located on Glaschul Hill in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn Fichlie, cairn, Glaschul Hill?

Cairn Fichlie, cairn, Glaschul Hill 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 SM9.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn Fichlie, cairn, Glaschul Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including West Davoch, cairn 490m WNW of (7.6 km), Sunnybrae, cairn 160m N of (7.8 km), Tillypronie Lodge, hut circles and cairns 270m NE, 390m E & 535m E of (8.2 km).

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