Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCallisterhall,cairn 2550m NNE of
Cairn

Callisterhall,cairn 2550m NNE of

Scotland
HES SM4535
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Callisterhall, cairn 2550m NNE of, is a Bronze Age burial cairn situated in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The monument consists of a stone mound constructed during the Bronze Age period as a funerary monument, reflecting the ritual and burial practices of prehistoric communities in south-western Scotland. The site is recorded within the national heritage record under the designation SM4535, ensuring its protection and documentation as a significant archaeological resource. Such cairns typically served as burial markers and territorial indicators for Bronze Age societies, and their survival provides important evidence for understanding settlement patterns and ritual behaviour in the Scottish uplands during this period.

Callisterhall,cairn 2550m NNE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4535. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Callisterhall,cairn 2550m NNE of?

Callisterhall, cairn 2550m NNE of, is a Bronze Age burial cairn situated in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4535.

Who is responsible for protecting Callisterhall,cairn 2550m NNE of?

Callisterhall,cairn 2550m NNE 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 SM4535.

What other scheduled monuments are near Callisterhall,cairn 2550m NNE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Greencleuch Cottage, settlement 1550m NNW of (0.3 km), Callisterhall,cairn 1100m NE of (1.8 km), Callisterhall,farmstead 400m NNE of (2.1 km).

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