Scheduled MonumentsScotlandEvelix Bridge,chambered cairn SW of
Neolithic · Chambered cairn

Evelix Bridge,chambered cairn SW of

Scotland
HES SM1789
Period
Neolithic
Site type
Chambered cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Evelix Bridge is a Neolithic chambered cairn situated in Sutherland in the Scottish Highlands. The monument dates to the Neolithic period and represents one of the megalithic burial structures characteristic of early farming communities in northern Scotland. The site consists of a stone cairn containing internal chambered elements, typical of the passage grave or gallery grave tradition of its era. Such monuments served as communal burial places and reflect the ritual and organisational capabilities of Neolithic societies in this remote region.

Evelix Bridge,chambered cairn SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1789. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Evelix Bridge,chambered cairn SW of?

Evelix Bridge is a Neolithic chambered cairn situated in Sutherland in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1789.

What period does Evelix Bridge,chambered cairn SW of date from?

Evelix Bridge,chambered cairn SW of dates from the neolithic period, and is classified as a chambered cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Evelix Bridge,chambered cairn SW of?

Evelix Bridge,chambered cairn SW 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 SM1789.

What other scheduled monuments are near Evelix Bridge,chambered cairn SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Camore Wood, settlement (1 km), Drumdivan,hut circle 700m SSW of (1.8 km), Clach a' Charra, standing stone 340m E of Ospisdale Bridge, Clashmore (4.7 km).

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