Scheduled MonumentsScotlandFinzean House,long cairn 390m N of
Neolithic · Long cairn

Finzean House,long cairn 390m N of

Scotland
HES SM4625
Period
Neolithic
Site type
Long cairn
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Finzean House long cairn is a Neolithic communal burial monument located near Finzean in Aberdeenshire, situated approximately 390 metres north of Finzean House. The cairn dates to the Neolithic period, representing the tradition of monumental collective burial practices characteristic of early farming communities in northeastern Scotland. Long cairns of this type typically functioned as chambered tombs or burial repositories, though the specific internal structure and any surviving architectural elements at this site would require archaeological documentation for detailed characterisation. The monument's survival and recording within the Scottish heritage record reflects its importance to understanding Neolithic settlement and funerary practices in the Aberdeenshire region.

Finzean House,long cairn 390m N of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4625. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Finzean House,long cairn 390m N of?

Finzean House long cairn is a Neolithic communal burial monument located near Finzean in Aberdeenshire, situated approximately 390 metres north of Finzean House. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4625.

What period does Finzean House,long cairn 390m N of date from?

Finzean House,long cairn 390m N of dates from the neolithic period, and is classified as a long cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Finzean House,long cairn 390m N of?

Finzean House,long cairn 390m N 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 SM4625.

What other scheduled monuments are near Finzean House,long cairn 390m N of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kincardine o'Neil, old church and hospital (5.8 km), Cothill,symbol stone 600m NE of Craigmyle House (9.8 km), Peel Ring of Lumphanan, castle, Peel Bog of Lumphanan (10 km).

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