Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKirkhowe of Ruthven,cairn 580m NNW of
Cairn

Kirkhowe of Ruthven,cairn 580m NNW of

Scotland
HES SM7079
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Kirkhowe of Ruthven, cairn 580m NNW of, is a Bronze Age burial cairn situated in Angus, Scotland. The monument represents typical cairn construction of the Bronze Age period, when such stone-built structures served as communal or individual burial monuments across the Scottish landscape. Located near Ruthven, the cairn contributes to the archaeological record of prehistoric burial practices in the region and demonstrates the continuity of monumental construction in northeast Scotland during the Bronze Age. As a scheduled ancient monument under Historic Environment Scotland designation SM7079, it remains subject to statutory protection.

Kirkhowe of Ruthven,cairn 580m NNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7079. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kirkhowe of Ruthven,cairn 580m NNW of?

Kirkhowe of Ruthven, cairn 580m NNW of, is a Bronze Age burial cairn situated in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7079.

Who is responsible for protecting Kirkhowe of Ruthven,cairn 580m NNW of?

Kirkhowe of Ruthven,cairn 580m 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 SM7079.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kirkhowe of Ruthven,cairn 580m NNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Meigle,rectangular enclosures & posthole setting 120m SE of Chapelton (5.5 km), Belmont Castle, standing stone 240m S of (5.8 km), Macbeth's Stone, standing stone (6 km).

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