Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLettie's Grave, square cairns
Square cairns

Lettie's Grave, square cairns

Scotland
HES SM13619
Site type
Square cairns
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Lettie's Grave is a Bronze Age square cairn situated in Sutherland, Scotland. The monument comprises a stone structure characteristic of the square cairn tradition that flourished in northern Scotland during the Bronze Age, representing a distinct form of burial or ceremonial practice from this period. Square cairns of this type typically enclosed inhumation burials and occasionally cremated remains, functioning as territorial markers within the Bronze Age landscape. The site contributes to the archaeological record of Sutherland's prehistoric populations and their mortuary customs.

Lettie's Grave, square cairns is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13619. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lettie's Grave, square cairns?

Lettie's Grave is a Bronze Age square cairn situated in Sutherland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13619.

Who is responsible for protecting Lettie's Grave, square cairns?

Lettie's Grave, square cairns 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 SM13619.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lettie's Grave, square cairns?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Achnagarron,two standing stones NE of (4.1 km), Achnagarron, settlement 380m WNW of Glenelg (4.2 km), Dremergid, hut circles and field system 400m N of (4.8 km).

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