Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKing's Head Cairn, chambered cairn 230m WSW of Mid Kinrive
Neolithic · Chambered cairn 230m wsw of mid kinrive

King's Head Cairn, chambered cairn 230m WSW of Mid Kinrive

Scotland
HES SM2965
Period
Neolithic
Site type
Chambered cairn 230m wsw of mid kinrive
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

King's Head Cairn is a Neolithic chambered cairn located approximately 230 metres west-south-west of Mid Kinrive in Ross-shire, Scotland. The monument belongs to the Neolithic period, representing a type of burial structure characteristic of early agricultural communities in Scotland. As a chambered cairn, it would have served as a communal burial monument, with an internal stone chamber designed to contain human remains. The site remains archaeologically significant as evidence of Neolithic funerary practice and settlement patterns in the Scottish Highlands.

King's Head Cairn, chambered cairn 230m WSW of Mid Kinrive is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2965. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is King's Head Cairn, chambered cairn 230m WSW of Mid Kinrive?

King's Head Cairn is a Neolithic chambered cairn located approximately 230 metres west-south-west of Mid Kinrive in Ross-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2965.

What period does King's Head Cairn, chambered cairn 230m WSW of Mid Kinrive date from?

King's Head Cairn, chambered cairn 230m WSW of Mid Kinrive dates from the neolithic period, and is classified as a chambered cairn 230m wsw of mid kinrive. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting King's Head Cairn, chambered cairn 230m WSW of Mid Kinrive?

King's Head Cairn, chambered cairn 230m WSW of Mid Kinrive 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 SM2965.

What other scheduled monuments are near King's Head Cairn, chambered cairn 230m WSW of Mid Kinrive?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kinrive West and Kinrive East, long cairns 150m NNW and 175m N of Mid Kinrive (0.3 km), Scotsburn House,fort 580m W of (2 km), Rhicullen training trenches, 200m N and 300m NW of Wester Rhicullen (3.2 km).

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