Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLogie Newton, kerb cairns 700m NW of
Bronze Age · Kerb cairns

Logie Newton, kerb cairns 700m NW of

Scotland
HES SM28
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Kerb cairns
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Logie Newton kerb cairns are a Bronze Age monument located approximately 700 metres north-west of Logie Newton in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The site comprises kerb cairns, a funerary monument type characteristic of the Bronze Age in north-east Scotland, constructed from stone with a defined kerb structure that defined the cairn's perimeter. Such monuments typically date to the Bronze Age period and served as burial monuments, reflecting the ritual and social practices of prehistoric communities in the region. The site's designation within the Scottish heritage record acknowledges its importance as evidence of Bronze Age settlement and funerary practice in Aberdeenshire.

Logie Newton, kerb cairns 700m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM28. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Logie Newton, kerb cairns 700m NW of?

Logie Newton kerb cairns are a Bronze Age monument located approximately 700 metres north-west of Logie Newton in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM28.

What period does Logie Newton, kerb cairns 700m NW of date from?

Logie Newton, kerb cairns 700m NW of dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a kerb cairns. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Logie Newton, kerb cairns 700m NW of?

Logie Newton, kerb cairns 700m NW 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 SM28.

What other scheduled monuments are near Logie Newton, kerb cairns 700m NW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ythan Wells, Roman camps 1000m WSW of Logie Newton Farm (0.7 km), Upperthird,stone circle 300m W of (1.9 km), Mains of Hatton, stone circle 575m NNW of (5.3 km).

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