Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCairnshee Wood,cairn 750m SSW of Cairnshee
Cairn 750m ssw of cairnshee

Cairnshee Wood,cairn 750m SSW of Cairnshee

Scotland
HES SM4810
Site type
Cairn 750m ssw of cairnshee
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Cairnshee Wood is a Bronze Age cairn situated approximately 750 metres south-south-west of Cairnshee in Kincardineshire, Scotland. The monument represents a typical example of funerary architecture from the Bronze Age period, when such stone cairns were constructed as burial structures across the Scottish landscape. The site is designated under the Historic Environment Scotland record system and forms part of the broader cairn field evidence in the region, contributing to understanding of prehistoric burial practices and settlement patterns in northeast Scotland.

Cairnshee Wood,cairn 750m SSW of Cairnshee is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4810. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairnshee Wood,cairn 750m SSW of Cairnshee?

Cairnshee Wood is a Bronze Age cairn situated approximately 750 metres south-south-west of Cairnshee in Kincardineshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4810.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairnshee Wood,cairn 750m SSW of Cairnshee?

Cairnshee Wood,cairn 750m SSW of Cairnshee 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 SM4810.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairnshee Wood,cairn 750m SSW of Cairnshee?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairnshee,enclosure 440m SW of (0.5 km), Cairnshee,field system & farmstead 700m WSW of (0.7 km), Cairnfauld, stone circle 120m NNE of (1.3 km).

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