Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKing's Seat, cairn
Cairn

King's Seat, cairn

Scotland
HES SM7259
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

King's Seat cairn is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Perthshire, Scotland. The cairn comprises a mound of stones constructed to cover and mark a burial or burials, typical of funerary practice during the Bronze Age period. Its designation within the Historic Environment Record reflects its archaeological significance as a surviving example of prehistoric monumental architecture in the region. The site represents evidence of Bronze Age settlement and burial customs in central Scotland, contributing to understanding of prehistoric communities in Perthshire.

King's Seat, cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7259. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is King's Seat, cairn?

King's Seat cairn is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7259.

Who is responsible for protecting King's Seat, cairn?

King's Seat, cairn 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 SM7259.

What other scheduled monuments are near King's Seat, cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kilspindie, unenclosed settlement N of Mill House (7.3 km), Evelick Castle (7.5 km), Pole Hill, cairn (7.8 km).

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