Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCantleyhills, cairn 150m SSW of
Cairn

Cantleyhills, cairn 150m SSW of

Scotland
HES SM3298
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cantleyhills cairn is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Kincardineshire, Scotland, situated approximately 150 metres south-southwest of Cantleyhills. The cairn represents one of the numerous prehistoric burial structures distributed across the north-east of Scotland, reflecting the ritual and settlement patterns of Bronze Age communities in this region. The site is recorded within the national archaeological record under the Historic Environment Scotland INSPIRE designation SM3298, ensuring its protection and documentation for future study.

Cantleyhills, cairn 150m SSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3298. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cantleyhills, cairn 150m SSW of?

Cantleyhills cairn is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Kincardineshire, Scotland, situated approximately 150 metres south-southwest of Cantleyhills. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3298.

Who is responsible for protecting Cantleyhills, cairn 150m SSW of?

Cantleyhills, cairn 150m SSW 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 SM3298.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cantleyhills, cairn 150m SSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cowie Chapel,chapel 180m N of Cowie Castle (3 km), Castle of Cowie (3.2 km), Cowie Line, pill boxes & anti-tank blocks 200m SW-275m SE of Ury House (3.4 km).

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