Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKelly Bank Cottage, cairn 750m E of
Cairn

Kelly Bank Cottage, cairn 750m E of

Scotland
HES SM12840
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Kelly Bank Cottage, cairn 750m E of, is a Bronze Age cairn located in Renfrewshire, Scotland. The monument consists of a stone cairn typical of funerary or ceremonial structures erected during the Bronze Age period, when such constructions served important roles in the ritual landscape of early prehistoric communities. The site's preservation and recording within the Scheduled Monument register reflects its archaeological significance as evidence of Bronze Age settlement and burial practice in southwest Scotland. The cairn's location in the Renfrewshire landscape contributes to understanding the distribution and character of Bronze Age monumental activity in this region.

Kelly Bank Cottage, cairn 750m E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12840. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kelly Bank Cottage, cairn 750m E of?

Kelly Bank Cottage, cairn 750m E of, is a Bronze Age cairn located in Renfrewshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12840.

Who is responsible for protecting Kelly Bank Cottage, cairn 750m E of?

Kelly Bank Cottage, cairn 750m E 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 SM12840.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kelly Bank Cottage, cairn 750m E of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kelly Bank Cottage, cairn 1200m ENE of (0.5 km), Kelly Bank Cottage, cairn 1240m ENE of (0.6 km), Glen Everton House, cairn 540m SSE of (2.2 km).

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