Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCallisterhall,cairn 1100m NE of
Cairn

Callisterhall,cairn 1100m NE of

Scotland
HES SM4519
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Callisterhall, cairn 1100m NE of, is a prehistoric burial monument situated in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The cairn represents Bronze Age funerary practice in southern Scotland, a period during which such stone-built structures were erected to mark burial sites and commemorate the deceased. The monument survives as a substantial heap of stones, characteristic of cairns constructed during this era. Though specific details of excavation history or internal features are limited in the wider scholarly record, the site remains an important testament to the Bronze Age settlement and ritual landscape of the Dumfriesshire region.

Callisterhall,cairn 1100m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4519. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Callisterhall,cairn 1100m NE of?

Callisterhall, cairn 1100m NE of, is a prehistoric burial monument situated in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4519.

Who is responsible for protecting Callisterhall,cairn 1100m NE of?

Callisterhall,cairn 1100m NE of 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 SM4519.

What other scheduled monuments are near Callisterhall,cairn 1100m NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Callisterhall,farmstead 400m NNE of (0.7 km), Greencleuch Cottage, settlement 1550m NNW of (1.7 km), Doe's Hill, settlement 915m N of Kirtlehead (2.9 km).

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