Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCalvertsholm Cottages, cairn 315m WNW of
Cairn

Calvertsholm Cottages, cairn 315m WNW of

Scotland
HES SM11947
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Calvertsholm Cottages, cairn 315m WNW of, is an ancient cairn located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The monument dates to the prehistoric period, reflecting the funerary or ceremonial practices of Bronze Age communities in the region. As a surviving example of cairn construction from this era, it represents the landscape management and monumental building traditions of prehistoric inhabitants of south-western Scotland. The site is recorded within the historic environment records maintained by Historic Environment Scotland under the designation SM11947.

Calvertsholm Cottages, cairn 315m WNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11947. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Calvertsholm Cottages, cairn 315m WNW of?

Calvertsholm Cottages, cairn 315m WNW of, is an ancient cairn located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11947.

Who is responsible for protecting Calvertsholm Cottages, cairn 315m WNW of?

Calvertsholm Cottages, cairn 315m WNW 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 SM11947.

What other scheduled monuments are near Calvertsholm Cottages, cairn 315m WNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hadrian's Wall between Port Carlisle and Bowness-on-Solway in wall miles 78 and 79 (8.2 km), Hadrian's Wall north of Kirkland House, Port Carlisle in wall mile 78 (8.2 km), Hadrian's Wall vallum between the track south of Kirkland House and Bowness-on-Solway in wall miles 78 and 79 (8.3 km).

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