Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCraiglea, cairn 265m W of
Cairn

Craiglea, cairn 265m W of

Scotland
HES SM12122
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Craiglea, cairn 265m W of, is a Bronze Age burial cairn located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The monument consists of a stone mound typical of funerary structures constructed during the Bronze Age, when such cairns served as communal or individual burial monuments across northern Britain. The site's precise form and condition require reference to detailed archaeological survey records maintained by Historic Environment Scotland, which holds responsibility for its designation and monitoring. As an extensively recorded archaeological asset within Aberdeenshire's rich prehistoric landscape, the cairn contributes to understanding Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in this region of northeast Scotland.

Craiglea, cairn 265m W of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12122. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Craiglea, cairn 265m W of?

Craiglea, cairn 265m W of, is a Bronze Age burial cairn located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12122.

Who is responsible for protecting Craiglea, cairn 265m W of?

Craiglea, cairn 265m W 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 SM12122.

What other scheduled monuments are near Craiglea, cairn 265m W of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Craiglea, ring-marked boulder 440m WNW of (0.2 km), Christchurch, stone circle and standing stone, Midmar (2.1 km), Auchmore Farm, hut circle 80m NW of (2.6 km).

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