Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDalarossie Cottage, cairn 375m SSE of
Cairn

Dalarossie Cottage, cairn 375m SSE of

Scotland
HES SM11815
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The cairn located 375 metres south-southeast of Dalarossie Cottage is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Inverness-shire, Scotland. Such cairns typically comprise stone heaps constructed over cremated human remains or grave deposits, serving as enduring markers of prehistoric burial practices in the Scottish Highlands. The monument remains an important archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement and mortuary customs in this region, though specific details of its construction, dimensions, and excavation history require consultation of the detailed HES records referenced under designation SM11815.

Dalarossie Cottage, cairn 375m SSE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11815. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dalarossie Cottage, cairn 375m SSE of?

The cairn located 375 metres south-southeast of Dalarossie Cottage is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11815.

Who is responsible for protecting Dalarossie Cottage, cairn 375m SSE of?

Dalarossie Cottage, cairn 375m SSE 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 SM11815.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dalarossie Cottage, cairn 375m SSE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Banchor, cairn 315m SE of (0.4 km), Woodend, cairn 760m NW of (3.3 km), Drumbain Cottage, hut circles 725m, 845m and 975m ESE of (5.8 km).

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