Scheduled MonumentsScotlandConchieton, cairn NE of
Cairn

Conchieton, cairn NE of

Scotland
HES SM7671
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Conchieton cairn is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Kirkcudbrightshire in south-western Scotland. The cairn represents the burial practices characteristic of the Bronze Age period, when such stone-built mounds served as repositories for the deceased and their grave goods. The monument's survival to the present day, despite the millennia that have elapsed since its construction, testifies to the durability of this form of monumental architecture in the Scottish landscape. As a recorded archaeological site within the Canmore database system, it contributes to the broader understanding of prehistoric settlement and funerary practices in the region.

Conchieton, cairn NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7671. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Conchieton, cairn NE of?

Conchieton cairn is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Kirkcudbrightshire in south-western Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7671.

Who is responsible for protecting Conchieton, cairn NE of?

Conchieton, cairn 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 SM7671.

What other scheduled monuments are near Conchieton, cairn NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Doon Wood,fort,Nun Mill Bridge (4.7 km), Roberton Moat,motte,Roberton Bridge (5.8 km), Clauchendolly, cup and ring marked rocks 350m WSW of (6 km).

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