Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMiddleton of Derculich, chambered cairn 70m SE of
Neolithic · Chambered cairn

Middleton of Derculich, chambered cairn 70m SE of

Scotland
HES SM2666
Period
Neolithic
Site type
Chambered cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Middleton of Derculich is a Neolithic chambered cairn located in Perthshire, Scotland, situated approximately 70 metres south-east of Middleton. The monument dates to the Neolithic period and represents one of the chamber tomb traditions characteristic of prehistoric Scotland. Like other cairns of this type, it would have functioned as a communal burial monument, reflecting the social and ritual practices of early farming communities in the region. The site is recorded under Historic Environment Scotland's INSPIRE designation SM2666.

Middleton of Derculich, chambered cairn 70m SE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2666. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Middleton of Derculich, chambered cairn 70m SE of?

Middleton of Derculich is a Neolithic chambered cairn located in Perthshire, Scotland, situated approximately 70 metres south-east of Middleton. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2666.

What period does Middleton of Derculich, chambered cairn 70m SE of date from?

Middleton of Derculich, chambered cairn 70m SE of dates from the neolithic period, and is classified as a chambered cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Middleton of Derculich, chambered cairn 70m SE of?

Middleton of Derculich, chambered cairn 70m SE 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 SM2666.

What other scheduled monuments are near Middleton of Derculich, chambered cairn 70m SE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cup and ring marked stone, dun and farmstead 70m SW of Brae of Cultullich (3.5 km), The Dun,fort 400m ESE of Tyndun (5.4 km), Meall Uaine, round houses 940m, 1020m and 1040m NE of Loch Scoly (5.6 km).

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