Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHeights of Brae, chambered cairn 375m NNW of Firth View
Neolithic · Chambered cairn 375m nnw of firth view

Heights of Brae, chambered cairn 375m NNW of Firth View

Scotland
HES SM2312
Period
Neolithic
Site type
Chambered cairn 375m nnw of firth view
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Heights of Brae is a Neolithic chambered cairn located in Ross-shire, Scotland, approximately 375 metres north-north-west of Firth View. The monument dates to the Neolithic period and represents the type of communal burial architecture characteristic of prehistoric Scotland. Chambered cairns of this era typically comprise stone-built burial chambers enclosed within cairn mounds, serving as focal points for ritual and mortuary practice within early farming communities. The site is recorded under Historic Environment Scotland designation SM2312.

Heights of Brae, chambered cairn 375m NNW of Firth View is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2312. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Heights of Brae, chambered cairn 375m NNW of Firth View?

Heights of Brae is a Neolithic chambered cairn located in Ross-shire, Scotland, approximately 375 metres north-north-west of Firth View. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2312.

What period does Heights of Brae, chambered cairn 375m NNW of Firth View date from?

Heights of Brae, chambered cairn 375m NNW of Firth View dates from the neolithic period, and is classified as a chambered cairn 375m nnw of firth view. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Heights of Brae, chambered cairn 375m NNW of Firth View?

Heights of Brae, chambered cairn 375m NNW of Firth View 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 SM2312.

What other scheduled monuments are near Heights of Brae, chambered cairn 375m NNW of Firth View?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Whiteleys, chambered cairn 300m SW of Craig Ruadh (5.3 km), Clachan Corrach, chambered cairn 375m E of Beallach Farm (5.6 km), Brahan Wood, chambered cairn 835m NW of Brahan House (6.4 km).

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