Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDalvaird, cairn 320m NNE of
Cairn

Dalvaird, cairn 320m NNE of

Scotland
HES SM1015
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dalvaird, cairn 320m NNE of, is a prehistoric burial monument located in Kirkcudbrightshire, south-west Scotland. The cairn belongs to the Bronze Age period and represents the funerary practices of early agrarian communities in the region. As a surviving example of cairn construction from this era, it contributes to archaeological understanding of settlement patterns and mortuary customs across south-west Scotland. The monument is recorded within Scotland's national heritage designation system under Historic Environment Scotland's records.

Dalvaird, cairn 320m NNE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1015. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dalvaird, cairn 320m NNE of?

Dalvaird, cairn 320m NNE of, is a prehistoric burial monument located in Kirkcudbrightshire, south-west Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1015.

Who is responsible for protecting Dalvaird, cairn 320m NNE of?

Dalvaird, cairn 320m NNE 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 SM1015.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dalvaird, cairn 320m NNE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cordorcan, cairn 750m NE of (1.3 km), The Thieves, standing stones, Blair Hill (1.4 km), Napper's Cottage,chambered cairn (1.6 km).

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