Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKinnelhead Cottage, cairn 540m S of
Cairn

Kinnelhead Cottage, cairn 540m S of

Scotland
HES SM12655
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Kinnelhead Cottage cairn is a Bronze Age burial monument situated approximately 540 metres south of Kinnelhead Cottage in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The structure represents a typical cairn of the Bronze Age period, constructed as a ceremonial or burial site through the accumulation of stone. Such cairns were common across Scotland during this prehistoric era and often contained cremated human remains or grave goods, though the specific contents and condition of this particular example require archaeological documentation for detailed assessment. The monument's survival and official designation reflect its importance as evidence of Bronze Age settlement and mortuary practice in the south of Scotland.

Kinnelhead Cottage, cairn 540m S of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12655. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kinnelhead Cottage, cairn 540m S of?

Kinnelhead Cottage cairn is a Bronze Age burial monument situated approximately 540 metres south of Kinnelhead Cottage in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12655.

Who is responsible for protecting Kinnelhead Cottage, cairn 540m S of?

Kinnelhead Cottage, cairn 540m S 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 SM12655.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kinnelhead Cottage, cairn 540m S of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Park Hill, fort (4.6 km), Plewlands, scooped settlement and farmstead 485m SW of (4.6 km), Parks, scooped settlement and house platforms 770m NNW of (4.6 km).

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