Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHalliburton,cairn 1300m N of
Cairn

Halliburton,cairn 1300m N of

Scotland
HES SM4621
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Halliburton, cairn 1300m N of is a prehistoric burial cairn located in Berwickshire, in the Scottish Borders. The monument comprises a mound of stone constructed during the Bronze Age, a period when such cairns served as funerary and ceremonial structures across Scotland. The site's remote upland location is typical of Bronze Age burial practices in the region, where cairns were often positioned on higher ground visible across the landscape. The cairn remains an important archaeological record of prehistoric settlement and burial customs in the Border region.

Halliburton,cairn 1300m N of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4621. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Halliburton,cairn 1300m N of?

Halliburton, cairn 1300m N of is a prehistoric burial cairn located in Berwickshire, in the Scottish Borders. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4621.

Who is responsible for protecting Halliburton,cairn 1300m N of?

Halliburton,cairn 1300m 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 SM4621.

What other scheduled monuments are near Halliburton,cairn 1300m N of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Harelaw Moor,farmstead 1500m NE of Barebreeks Wood (0.7 km), Harelaw Moor,earthwork 750m ENE of Barebreeks Wood (1.7 km), Bedshiel,cairn 950m NNE of (2.7 km).

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