Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHardcroft,cairn 1400m ESE of
Cairn

Hardcroft,cairn 1400m ESE of

Scotland
HES SM4936
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hardcroft cairn is a prehistoric monument located in Wigtownshire, southwestern Scotland. The cairn, situated approximately 1400 metres east-southeast of Hardcroft, belongs to the Bronze Age period and represents the burial and ceremonial traditions of early agricultural communities in the region. As a upland cairn, it would have served as a prominent territorial marker and funerary structure within the Bronze Age landscape. The monument is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland national heritage database under the reference SM4936, reflecting its archaeological significance to the prehistoric settlement patterns of Dumfries and Galloway.

Hardcroft,cairn 1400m ESE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4936. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hardcroft,cairn 1400m ESE of?

Hardcroft cairn is a prehistoric monument located in Wigtownshire, southwestern Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4936.

Who is responsible for protecting Hardcroft,cairn 1400m ESE of?

Hardcroft,cairn 1400m ESE 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 SM4936.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hardcroft,cairn 1400m ESE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn, 1.2km NNE of Whitecairn (3.8 km), Craig, cairn 700m SW of (4.4 km), Cascreugh Castle (4.8 km).

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