Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMijas, cairn 200m NNE of
Cairn

Mijas, cairn 200m NNE of

Scotland
HES SM8879
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mijas, cairn 200m NNE of, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Perthshire, Scotland. The cairn represents a typical example of the burial practices employed in Scotland during the Bronze Age period, when such stone-built structures served as enduring markers of the dead. The monument's precise form and condition are documented within the Historic Environment Record under the designation HES INSPIRE SM8879, securing its place within Scotland's protected archaeological heritage. Like many cairns of this era and region, it reflects the ceremonial and social importance placed upon monumental burial by Bronze Age communities in central Scotland.

Mijas, cairn 200m NNE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8879. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mijas, cairn 200m NNE of?

Mijas, cairn 200m NNE of, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8879.

Who is responsible for protecting Mijas, cairn 200m NNE of?

Mijas, cairn 200m NNE 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 SM8879.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mijas, cairn 200m NNE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dunning, Roman camp 420m NW of Haughend (3.4 km), Ardagie,homestead moat (3.7 km), Dun Knock, fort (3.7 km).

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