Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLevrattich, cairn 340m W of
Cairn

Levrattich, cairn 340m W of

Scotland
HES SM11738
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Levrattich, cairn 340m W of, is a Bronze Age cairn situated in Nairnshire, Scotland. The monument consists of a stone mound typical of burial or ceremonial structures from the Bronze Age period, constructed during the second millennium BCE. Like many cairns of this era in the Scottish Highlands, it represents evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and funerary practice in northern Scotland. The site is recorded within the national heritage inventory under the designation HES INSPIRE SM11738.

Levrattich, cairn 340m W of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11738. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Levrattich, cairn 340m W of?

Levrattich, cairn 340m W of, is a Bronze Age cairn situated in Nairnshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11738.

Who is responsible for protecting Levrattich, cairn 340m W of?

Levrattich, cairn 340m W 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 SM11738.

What other scheduled monuments are near Levrattich, cairn 340m W of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Princess Stone, cross-slab 250m SSW of Glenferness House (3.2 km), Shian Hillock, cairn 445m SE of The Knapp (5 km), Dunearn, fort 510m S of (5.1 km).

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