Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLongman Cairn, long barrow, Longman Hill
Long barrow, longman hill

Longman Cairn, long barrow, Longman Hill

Scotland
HES SM341
Site type
Long barrow, longman hill
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Longman Cairn is a Neolithic long barrow located on Longman Hill in Banffshire, Scotland. The monument dates to the Neolithic period and represents one of the significant megalithic burial structures of north-east Scotland, a region well-represented in the archaeological record by such communal burial monuments. The site is scheduled as a protected ancient monument under the designation HES INSPIRE SM341, reflecting its archaeological importance to understanding Neolithic funerary practices and settlement patterns in the Moray and Banffshire area.

Longman Cairn, long barrow, Longman Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM341. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Longman Cairn, long barrow, Longman Hill?

Longman Cairn is a Neolithic long barrow located on Longman Hill in Banffshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM341.

Who is responsible for protecting Longman Cairn, long barrow, Longman Hill?

Longman Cairn, long barrow, Longman Hill 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 SM341.

What other scheduled monuments are near Longman Cairn, long barrow, Longman Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Law of Melrose, cairn (2.9 km), Cleaved Head, promontory fort (3.2 km), Law of Balgreen, cairn (3.3 km).

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