Scheduled MonumentsScotlandFairy Hillock,chambered cairn SE of Spittal Mains
Neolithic · Chambered cairn se of spittal mains

Fairy Hillock,chambered cairn SE of Spittal Mains

Scotland
HES SM528
Period
Neolithic
Site type
Chambered cairn se of spittal mains
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Fairy Hillock is a Neolithic chambered cairn located south-east of Spittal Mains in Caithness, northern Scotland. The monument dates to the Neolithic period and represents the type of communal burial architecture characteristic of early agricultural societies in prehistoric Scotland. Like other chambered cairns of its region and era, it would have served as a focal point for ritual and mortuary practice within its local community. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database under the reference SM528.

Fairy Hillock,chambered cairn SE of Spittal Mains is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM528. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Fairy Hillock,chambered cairn SE of Spittal Mains?

Fairy Hillock is a Neolithic chambered cairn located south-east of Spittal Mains in Caithness, northern Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM528.

What period does Fairy Hillock,chambered cairn SE of Spittal Mains date from?

Fairy Hillock,chambered cairn SE of Spittal Mains dates from the neolithic period, and is classified as a chambered cairn se of spittal mains. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Fairy Hillock,chambered cairn SE of Spittal Mains?

Fairy Hillock,chambered cairn SE of Spittal Mains 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 SM528.

What other scheduled monuments are near Fairy Hillock,chambered cairn SE of Spittal Mains?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ballone,broch 360m NE of,Spittal (1.6 km), Knockglass,broch E of (1.7 km), Dale Farm,broch 800m SE of (2.5 km).

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