Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMarionburgh,chambered cairn & stone circle W of
Neolithic · Chambered cairn & stone circle

Marionburgh,chambered cairn & stone circle W of

Scotland
HES SM334
Period
Neolithic
Site type
Chambered cairn & stone circle
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Marionburgh is a Neolithic chambered cairn situated in Morayshire, Scotland, representing a significant example of early monumental architecture from the fourth millennium BCE. The site comprises both a chambered cairn and an associated stone circle, indicating a ritual or funerary complex of considerable importance to its Neolithic community. The chambered cairn itself would have served as a collective burial structure, whilst the stone circle likely functioned within the broader ceremonial landscape. Together these monuments testify to the substantial labour investment and social organisation characteristic of Neolithic societies in northern Scotland during the period of agricultural settlement.

Marionburgh,chambered cairn & stone circle W of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM334. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Marionburgh,chambered cairn & stone circle W of?

Marionburgh is a Neolithic chambered cairn situated in Morayshire, Scotland, representing a significant example of early monumental architecture from the fourth millennium BCE. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM334.

What period does Marionburgh,chambered cairn & stone circle W of date from?

Marionburgh,chambered cairn & stone circle W of dates from the neolithic period, and is classified as a chambered cairn & stone circle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Marionburgh,chambered cairn & stone circle W of?

Marionburgh,chambered cairn & stone circle 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 SM334.

What other scheduled monuments are near Marionburgh,chambered cairn & stone circle W of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lagmore East,chambered cairn & stone circle (0.6 km), Lagmore West,chambered cairn & stone circle (0.9 km), Pitchroy, stone circle 240m NNE of (1.9 km).

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