Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHouston South Mound, cairn 155m W of Gryffe High School
Cairn 155m w of gryffe high school

Houston South Mound, cairn 155m W of Gryffe High School

Scotland
HES SM12853
Site type
Cairn 155m w of gryffe high school
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Houston South Mound is a prehistoric cairn located approximately 155 metres west of Gryffe High School in Renfrewshire, Scotland. The monument dates to the Bronze Age and represents a burial or ceremonial structure typical of funerary practices in prehistoric Scotland. The cairn survives as an earthwork mound, though like many such monuments it has been subject to modification and degradation over time. Such cairns are significant archaeological features that provide evidence of settlement patterns, ritual practices, and social organisation during the Bronze Age period in the west of Scotland.

Houston South Mound, cairn 155m W of Gryffe High School is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12853. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Houston South Mound, cairn 155m W of Gryffe High School?

Houston South Mound is a prehistoric cairn located approximately 155 metres west of Gryffe High School in Renfrewshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12853.

Who is responsible for protecting Houston South Mound, cairn 155m W of Gryffe High School?

Houston South Mound, cairn 155m W of Gryffe High School 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 SM12853.

What other scheduled monuments are near Houston South Mound, cairn 155m W of Gryffe High School?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Hill, motte, Bridge of Weir (2.2 km), Ranfurly Castle, Bridge of Weir (2.2 km), Castle Hill, enclosure 260m SE of East Barnaigh (4.6 km).

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