Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLaikenbuie, cairns 300m SSW of
Cairns

Laikenbuie, cairns 300m SSW of

Scotland
HES SM11609
Site type
Cairns
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Laikenbuie, cairns 300m SSW of, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Nairnshire, Scotland. The site comprises a group of cairns that represent typical prehistoric burial practices of the Bronze Age period in the Scottish Highlands. Such cairn groups served as communal or family burial grounds and reflect the social organisation and ritual practices of Bronze Age communities in northern Scotland. The monument is recorded in the Canmore database under the Historic Environment Scotland designation SM11609, indicating its archaeological importance and protected status.

Laikenbuie, cairns 300m SSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11609. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Laikenbuie, cairns 300m SSW of?

Laikenbuie, cairns 300m SSW of, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Nairnshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11609.

Who is responsible for protecting Laikenbuie, cairns 300m SSW of?

Laikenbuie, cairns 300m SSW 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 SM11609.

What other scheduled monuments are near Laikenbuie, cairns 300m SSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Higher Hillhead, cairn 715m NNE of (1 km), Slagachorrie, dun 835m NW of (1.5 km), Rait Castle (1.5 km).

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