Scheduled MonumentsScotlandEaster Nether Urquhart, cairn 980m ENE of
Cairn

Easter Nether Urquhart, cairn 980m ENE of

Scotland
HES SM791
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Easter Nether Urquhart, cairn 980m ENE of, is a Bronze Age cairn located in Fife, Scotland. The monument consists of a stone mound typical of funerary monuments constructed during the Bronze Age period, when such structures served as burial places for individuals of status within their communities. The cairn's survival to the present day, despite subsequent land use and erosion, provides archaeological evidence of Bronze Age settlement and burial practices in the Fife region. As a scheduled monument under Historic Environment Scotland protection, it remains a significant record of prehistoric funerary architecture in Scotland.

Easter Nether Urquhart, cairn 980m ENE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM791. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Easter Nether Urquhart, cairn 980m ENE of?

Easter Nether Urquhart, cairn 980m ENE of, is a Bronze Age cairn located in Fife, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM791.

Who is responsible for protecting Easter Nether Urquhart, cairn 980m ENE of?

Easter Nether Urquhart, cairn 980m ENE 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 SM791.

What other scheduled monuments are near Easter Nether Urquhart, cairn 980m ENE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Corston Tower,towerhouse and dovecot (1.3 km), Wester Upper Urquhart,cairn 1700m SSE of,West Lomond (2.4 km), Balharvie Moss,cross-incised stone 420m NNE of Miller's Loch (2.8 km).

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