Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLaw of Windsor,cairn E of Hilton of Fern
Cairn e of hilton of fern

Law of Windsor,cairn E of Hilton of Fern

Scotland
HES SM3375
Site type
Cairn e of hilton of fern
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Law of Windsor is a Neolithic or Bronze Age cairn located east of Hilton of Fern in Angus, Scotland. The monument consists of a mound of stones typical of burial cairns constructed during the prehistoric period, likely serving as a communal or individual burial site. Such cairns are characteristic of the prehistoric funerary traditions of northeast Scotland and contribute to our understanding of settlement patterns and ceremonial practices in the region during the later Stone Age or early Metal Age.

Law of Windsor,cairn E of Hilton of Fern is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3375. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Law of Windsor,cairn E of Hilton of Fern?

Law of Windsor is a Neolithic or Bronze Age cairn located east of Hilton of Fern in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3375.

Who is responsible for protecting Law of Windsor,cairn E of Hilton of Fern?

Law of Windsor,cairn E of Hilton of Fern 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 SM3375.

What other scheduled monuments are near Law of Windsor,cairn E of Hilton of Fern?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carsegownie,cairn 400m SE of (6 km), Turin Hill, forts and cup-and-ring marked rock (6.8 km), Battledykes, cairn 475m SSE of (7.5 km).

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