Scheduled MonumentsScotlandFoulford Bridge, cairn 310m NW of
Cairn

Foulford Bridge, cairn 310m NW of

Scotland
HES SM11113
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Foulford Bridge Cairn is a Bronze Age funerary monument located approximately 310 metres north-west of Foulford Bridge in Banffshire, Scotland. The cairn represents a typical example of the burial practices prevalent in north-east Scotland during the Bronze Age, when such stone-built mounds served as repositories for cremated or inhumed remains. The monument's survival into the present day provides archaeological evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and funerary customs in the region. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland database under the reference SM11113.

Foulford Bridge, cairn 310m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11113. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Foulford Bridge, cairn 310m NW of?

Foulford Bridge Cairn is a Bronze Age funerary monument located approximately 310 metres north-west of Foulford Bridge in Banffshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11113.

Who is responsible for protecting Foulford Bridge, cairn 310m NW of?

Foulford Bridge, cairn 310m NW 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 SM11113.

What other scheduled monuments are near Foulford Bridge, cairn 310m NW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Foulford Bridge, cairn 160m WnW of (0.2 km), Foulford Bridge, cairns 400m W of (0.3 km), Davie's Castle, fort (1.4 km).

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