Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDunfallandy,bell cairn
Bell cairn

Dunfallandy,bell cairn

Scotland
HES SM2259
Site type
Bell cairn
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Dunfallandy Bell Cairn is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Perthshire, Scotland. The cairn takes the form characteristic of bell cairns, a distinctive burial type found in Scotland, comprising a central mound with a surrounding ditch that creates the characteristic bell-shaped profile when viewed in cross-section. Such monuments typically date to the Bronze Age and served as burial places, often containing cremated remains and grave goods. The site's survival and recording as an official heritage monument reflects its archaeological importance as evidence of Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in Perthshire.

Dunfallandy,bell cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2259. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dunfallandy,bell cairn?

Dunfallandy Bell Cairn is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2259.

Who is responsible for protecting Dunfallandy,bell cairn?

Dunfallandy,bell 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 SM2259.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dunfallandy,bell cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn 30m NW of Sunny Bank, Balnaguard (5.2 km), Logierait Churchyard,cross slab (5.4 km), Castle Dow,fort (6 km).

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