Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDickmount Law, cairn
Cairn

Dickmount Law, cairn

Scotland
HES SM2874
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dickmount Law is a Bronze Age cairn situated in Angus, Scotland. The monument consists of a substantial stone mound typical of funerary monuments constructed during the second and first millennia before the present era. Like similar cairns across eastern Scotland, it represents evidence of burial practices and territorial significance among Bronze Age communities in the region. The site is recorded within Historic Environment Scotland's database under the designation SM2874.

Dickmount Law, cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2874. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dickmount Law, cairn?

Dickmount Law is a Bronze Age cairn situated in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2874.

Who is responsible for protecting Dickmount Law, cairn?

Dickmount Law, cairn 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 SM2874.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dickmount Law, cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Souterrain, Eastern Cemetery, Arbroath (1.7 km), Maiden Castle, fort 700m ESE of East Seaton (2.1 km), David's Hill, enclosure (2.4 km).

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