Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKinbrace Farm,cairn 160m NNW of
Cairn

Kinbrace Farm,cairn 160m NNW of

Scotland
HES SM3322
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Kinbrace Farm cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Sutherland in the Scottish Highlands. The cairn lies approximately 160 metres north-northwest of Kinbrace Farm and is designated as a scheduled monument under Historic Environment Scotland. As a burial cairn, it represents the monumental funerary practices of Bronze Age or earlier prehistoric communities in the region, though precise dating and further archaeological characterisation would require specialist examination. The site contributes to the archaeological landscape of Sutherland, an area rich in prehistoric cairn construction reflecting patterns of settlement and ceremonial practice across the northern Highlands.

Kinbrace Farm,cairn 160m NNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3322. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kinbrace Farm,cairn 160m NNW of?

Kinbrace Farm cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Sutherland in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3322.

Who is responsible for protecting Kinbrace Farm,cairn 160m NNW of?

Kinbrace Farm,cairn 160m NNW 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 SM3322.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kinbrace Farm,cairn 160m NNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kinbrace Farm,chambered cairn 90m E of (0.2 km), Kinbrace Farm,hut circle 200m E of (0.3 km), Kinbrace Farm,hut circle 370m WNW of (0.3 km).

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