Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHawk Hill cairn

Hawk Hill cairn

Scotland
HES SM6914
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Hawk Hill cairn is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Clackmannanshire, Scotland. The cairn comprises a mound of stones constructed as a burial structure, characteristic of prehistoric communal or individual interment practices in central Scotland. The monument's exact dating and original dimensions have been subject to archaeological interpretation, though it represents an important element of the region's early burial landscape. As a scheduled ancient monument under Historic Environment Scotland designation SM6914, it remains a significant record of prehistoric settlement and funerary customs in the Clackmannan area.

Hawk Hill cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6914. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hawk Hill cairn?

Hawk Hill cairn is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Clackmannanshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6914.

Who is responsible for protecting Hawk Hill cairn?

Hawk Hill cairn 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 SM6914.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hawk Hill cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Alloa Glass Works,glass cone (1.2 km), Clackmannan Tower (1.7 km), Kennetpans Distillery,Clackmannan (4.5 km).

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