Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLothbeg Bridge,long cairn 210m ESE of
Neolithic · Long cairn

Lothbeg Bridge,long cairn 210m ESE of

Scotland
HES SM1808
Period
Neolithic
Site type
Long cairn
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Lothbeg Bridge, long cairn 210m ESE of is a Neolithic chambered cairn located in Sutherland, Highland region of Scotland. The monument dates to the Neolithic period, representing a significant funerary structure typical of early farming communities in northern Britain. Long cairns of this type functioned as communal burial monuments, often containing internal stone chambers where the remains of multiple individuals were interred over extended periods. The site contributes to understanding the settlement patterns, funerary practices and social organisation of Neolithic populations in the far north of Scotland.

Lothbeg Bridge,long cairn 210m ESE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1808. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lothbeg Bridge,long cairn 210m ESE of?

Lothbeg Bridge, long cairn 210m ESE of is a Neolithic chambered cairn located in Sutherland, Highland region of Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1808.

What period does Lothbeg Bridge,long cairn 210m ESE of date from?

Lothbeg Bridge,long cairn 210m ESE of dates from the neolithic period, and is classified as a long cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Lothbeg Bridge,long cairn 210m ESE of?

Lothbeg Bridge,long cairn 210m ESE 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 SM1808.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lothbeg Bridge,long cairn 210m ESE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carn Bran,broch on E bank of Loch Burn (1.8 km), Carradh nan Clach,two standing stones (2.4 km), Cinn Trolla,broch 600m NE of Kintradwell Farm,Brora (3 km).

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