Scheduled MonumentsScotlandEast Finnercy,cairn 330m WNW of
Cairn

East Finnercy,cairn 330m WNW of

Scotland
HES SM6076
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

East Finnercy, cairn 330m WNW of is a Bronze Age burial cairn located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The monument consists of a stone mound constructed during the Bronze Age period, when cairn building served important funerary and ceremonial functions across Scotland. Situated in the landscape of Upper Deeside, the cairn represents the archaeological evidence of prehistoric settlement and ritual practice in this region. Like many cairns of its type and period, it would have functioned as a burial monument, potentially marking the grave of individuals of social significance within Bronze Age communities.

East Finnercy,cairn 330m WNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6076. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is East Finnercy,cairn 330m WNW of?

East Finnercy, cairn 330m WNW of is a Bronze Age burial cairn located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6076.

Who is responsible for protecting East Finnercy,cairn 330m WNW of?

East Finnercy,cairn 330m WNW 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 SM6076.

What other scheduled monuments are near East Finnercy,cairn 330m WNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Little Eddieston Cottage, hut circle 155m NE of (3.3 km), Little Eddieston Cottage, farmstead 235m E of (3.5 km), Bogton, cairn, field system and trackway 250m NE of (6.8 km).

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