Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCummerton,cairn 600m NNW of
Cairn

Cummerton,cairn 600m NNW of

Scotland
HES SM5933
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cummerton Cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located approximately 600 metres north-north-west of Cummerton in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The cairn is a substantial stone mound constructed during the Bronze Age, typical of burial practices in northern Scotland during this period. Such cairns served as communal or individual burial sites and often contained cist graves or cremated remains, reflecting the funerary customs of Bronze Age communities. The monument is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland's national record and represents an important archaeological feature of the local prehistoric landscape.

Cummerton,cairn 600m NNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5933. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cummerton,cairn 600m NNW of?

Cummerton Cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located approximately 600 metres north-north-west of Cummerton in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5933.

Who is responsible for protecting Cummerton,cairn 600m NNW of?

Cummerton,cairn 600m NNW 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 SM5933.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cummerton,cairn 600m NNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Litterty Hill,cairn (0.4 km), Blackhillocks, hut circle 710m SE of (1.3 km), Windyheads Hill, Gee station and camp (2.2 km).

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