Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKersewell Mains,cairn 1400m ENE of
Cairn

Kersewell Mains,cairn 1400m ENE of

Scotland
HES SM4662
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Kersewell Mains Cairn is an ancient funerary monument located approximately 1400 metres east-north-east of Kersewell Mains in Lanarkshire, Scotland. The cairn dates to the prehistoric period, reflecting the Bronze Age burial practices of Scotland's early inhabitants. The monument consists of a stone cairn structure, which would have served as a burial marker and ceremonial focus for the surrounding community. Such cairns represent important archaeological evidence for understanding prehistoric settlement patterns, ritual behaviour, and social organisation in central Scotland during the Bronze Age.

Kersewell Mains,cairn 1400m ENE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4662. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kersewell Mains,cairn 1400m ENE of?

Kersewell Mains Cairn is an ancient funerary monument located approximately 1400 metres east-north-east of Kersewell Mains in Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4662.

Who is responsible for protecting Kersewell Mains,cairn 1400m ENE of?

Kersewell Mains,cairn 1400m ENE 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 SM4662.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kersewell Mains,cairn 1400m ENE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Newbigging market cross (3 km), Whitewellbrae Wood, henge 60m E of NE corner (3.1 km), Greenaton Farm, enclosed settlement 250m WNW of (3.6 km).

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