Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCairn-mon-earn,cairn
Cairn

Cairn-mon-earn,cairn

Scotland
HES SM4892
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn-mon-earn is a Bronze Age cairn situated in Kincardineshire, Scotland. The monument consists of a stone mound constructed during the Bronze Age period, reflecting practices of burial and ritual commemoration common to prehistoric Scotland. As a surviving example of cairn construction from this era, it contributes to understanding settlement patterns and funerary traditions in northeast Scotland. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland national record system under the reference SM4892.

Cairn-mon-earn,cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4892. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn-mon-earn,cairn?

Cairn-mon-earn is a Bronze Age cairn situated in Kincardineshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4892.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn-mon-earn,cairn?

Cairn-mon-earn,cairn 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 SM4892.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn-mon-earn,cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairnfauld, stone circle 120m NNE of (3.6 km), Nether Auquhollie,inscribed stone 400m NW of (4.2 km), Cowie Line, pillboxes & anti-tank blocks NE of Whitehill (4.4 km).

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