Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGarvock, cairn 780m ENE of
Cairn

Garvock, cairn 780m ENE of

Scotland
HES SM12829
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Garvock, cairn 780m ENE of, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Renfrewshire, Scotland. The cairn represents a typical example of prehistoric burial architecture from the second millennium BCE, constructed as a mound of stone to mark and contain human remains. Such monuments are characteristic of the Bronze Age period in Scotland, when communal and individual burial under cairns formed an important aspect of funerary practice. The site's survival in the landscape reflects the enduring presence of Bronze Age settlement and ritual activity in this region of south-western Scotland.

Garvock, cairn 780m ENE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12829. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Garvock, cairn 780m ENE of?

Garvock, cairn 780m ENE of, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Renfrewshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12829.

Who is responsible for protecting Garvock, cairn 780m ENE of?

Garvock, cairn 780m ENE 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 SM12829.

What other scheduled monuments are near Garvock, cairn 780m ENE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Garvock, farmstead 825m SE of (0.8 km), Dowries, cairn 495m SW of (1.3 km), Muiredge, cairn 1050m W of (1.7 km).

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