Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGlacbain, cairn 270m NE of
Cairn

Glacbain, cairn 270m NE of

Scotland
HES SM13704
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Glacbain, cairn 270m NE of, is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Sutherland, Scotland. The site comprises a cairn, a characteristic burial structure typical of the Bronze Age period, constructed from stone to mark and cover a grave or graves. Located in the upland landscape of northern Scotland, this monument represents the material culture and burial practices of Bronze Age communities in the far north of Britain. The cairn remains an important archaeological resource for understanding settlement patterns, burial customs, and the use of the landscape during the Bronze Age.

Glacbain, cairn 270m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13704. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Glacbain, cairn 270m NE of?

Glacbain, cairn 270m NE of, is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Sutherland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13704.

Who is responsible for protecting Glacbain, cairn 270m NE of?

Glacbain, cairn 270m NE 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 SM13704.

What other scheduled monuments are near Glacbain, cairn 270m NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Glacbain, chambered cairn 760m SSE of (0.8 km), Ledmore, chambered cairn 900m W of (1.5 km), Ledbeg, two chambered cairns 675m and 725m WSW of (1.6 km).

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