Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDouglashall Pendicle, cairn 415m W of
Cairn

Douglashall Pendicle, cairn 415m W of

Scotland
HES SM11915
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Douglashall Pendicle, cairn 415m W of, is a prehistoric cairn located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The monument represents funerary or ceremonial practice during the Bronze Age, a period when cairn construction was a widespread tradition across Scotland. The site is positioned within the landscape of southern Scotland, an area rich in archaeological remains from prehistoric periods. As a scheduled ancient monument, it forms part of the archaeological record that documents the ritual and burial practices of early prehistoric communities in the region.

Douglashall Pendicle, cairn 415m W of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11915. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Douglashall Pendicle, cairn 415m W of?

Douglashall Pendicle, cairn 415m W of, is a prehistoric cairn located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11915.

Who is responsible for protecting Douglashall Pendicle, cairn 415m W of?

Douglashall Pendicle, cairn 415m 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 SM11915.

What other scheduled monuments are near Douglashall Pendicle, cairn 415m W of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Buckie Bank Cottage, fort 95m SW of (3.7 km), Fairy Knowe,mound (4.6 km), Hoddom Church, church, burial ground and monastery (4.7 km).

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