Scheduled MonumentsScotlandFairy Knowe,cairn,Hill of Airthrey
Cairn,hill of airthrey

Fairy Knowe,cairn,Hill of Airthrey

Scotland
HES SM2543
Site type
Cairn,hill of airthrey
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Fairy Knowe is a Bronze Age cairn located on the Hill of Airthrey in Stirlingshire, Scotland. The monument survives as an earthen mound, representing a funerary structure typical of the Bronze Age period when such cairns served as burial monuments for individuals or communities. Its position on elevated ground within the Stirlingshire landscape reflects the common Bronze Age practice of constructing burial cairns in prominent locations. The site remains an important archaeological record of Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in central Scotland.

Fairy Knowe,cairn,Hill of Airthrey is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2543. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Fairy Knowe,cairn,Hill of Airthrey?

Fairy Knowe is a Bronze Age cairn located on the Hill of Airthrey in Stirlingshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2543.

Who is responsible for protecting Fairy Knowe,cairn,Hill of Airthrey?

Fairy Knowe,cairn,Hill of Airthrey 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 SM2543.

What other scheduled monuments are near Fairy Knowe,cairn,Hill of Airthrey?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hollandbush,limekilns 100m W of (5.8 km), Gillies Hill,fort (7 km), Wallstale,dun (7.6 km).

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