Scheduled MonumentsScotlandEdintian, kerb-cairns 1350m WNW of
Kerb-cairns

Edintian, kerb-cairns 1350m WNW of

Scotland
HES SM7986
Site type
Kerb-cairns
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Edintian kerb-cairn is a Bronze Age funerary monument located approximately 1350 metres west-northwest of Edintian in Perthshire, Scotland. The monument consists of a cairn constructed with a defined kerb of stones, a characteristic form of burial structure dating to the Bronze Age period. Kerb-cairns of this type typically served as graves or cremation burials for individuals of some status within their communities, and their stone construction has often allowed them to survive into the modern period. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Record and represents an important element of the Bronze Age funerary landscape of Perthshire.

Edintian, kerb-cairns 1350m WNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7986. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Edintian, kerb-cairns 1350m WNW of?

Edintian kerb-cairn is a Bronze Age funerary monument located approximately 1350 metres west-northwest of Edintian in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7986.

Who is responsible for protecting Edintian, kerb-cairns 1350m WNW of?

Edintian, kerb-cairns 1350m 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 SM7986.

What other scheduled monuments are near Edintian, kerb-cairns 1350m WNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Borenich, dun 550m NW of (2.7 km), Borenich, dun 680m E of (2.9 km), Bail' a' Chaisted, deserted settlement 750m W of Borenich (3.2 km).

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