Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMilton of Clava, cairn 215m SSW of
Cairn

Milton of Clava, cairn 215m SSW of

Scotland
HES SM13650
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Milton of Clava cairn 215m SSW of is an ancient cairn located in Inverness-shire, Scotland, forming part of the Bronze Age ceremonial landscape of the Clava Cairns complex. The monument dates to the Bronze Age and represents a ring cairn type, characteristic of ritual and burial practices in northern Scotland during this period. The cairn consists of a circular mound of stones, typical of funerary monuments constructed between approximately 2000 and 1500 BCE. As part of the broader Clava Cairns group, this cairn contributes to our understanding of Bronze Age burial customs and the spatial organisation of ritual sites in the Scottish Highlands.

Milton of Clava, cairn 215m SSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13650. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Milton of Clava, cairn 215m SSW of?

Milton of Clava cairn 215m SSW of is an ancient cairn located in Inverness-shire, Scotland, forming part of the Bronze Age ceremonial landscape of the Clava Cairns complex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13650.

Who is responsible for protecting Milton of Clava, cairn 215m SSW of?

Milton of Clava, cairn 215m SSW 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 SM13650.

What other scheduled monuments are near Milton of Clava, cairn 215m SSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Daltullich House, enclosure 245m NE of (2.3 km), Mains of Daviot Farm, ring cairn and stone circle 600m NNE of (3.7 km), Daviot Castle (4 km).

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