Scheduled MonumentsScotlandEaster Brae,long cairn & cairn
Neolithic · Long cairn & cairn

Easter Brae,long cairn & cairn

Scotland
HES SM2457
Period
Neolithic
Site type
Long cairn & cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Easter Brae is a Neolithic long cairn and cairn located in Cromartyshire, Scotland. The monument dates to the Neolithic period and represents an important example of funerary architecture typical of early farming communities in northern Britain. Long cairns of this type generally served as communal burial monuments and were constructed from stone accumulated in linear or elongated forms, often incorporating internal chamber structures. The site contributes to the archaeological record of Neolithic settlement and ritual practice in the Black Isle and wider Moray Firth region.

Easter Brae,long cairn & cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2457. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Easter Brae,long cairn & cairn?

Easter Brae is a Neolithic long cairn and cairn located in Cromartyshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2457.

What period does Easter Brae,long cairn & cairn date from?

Easter Brae,long cairn & cairn dates from the neolithic period, and is classified as a long cairn & cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Easter Brae,long cairn & cairn?

Easter Brae,long cairn & 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 SM2457.

What other scheduled monuments are near Easter Brae,long cairn & cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wester Brae,hut circles & field system (1.3 km), Wester Brae,long cairn 650m SSE of (1.5 km), Chambered cairn, 325m ENE of Woodhead (2.1 km).

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