Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMondowie, burial cairn 280m N of
Burial cairn

Mondowie, burial cairn 280m N of

Scotland
HES SM8108
Site type
Burial cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mondowie, burial cairn 280m N of, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Perthshire, Scotland. The cairn represents the type of ritual burial structure characteristic of the Bronze Age period in Scotland, when such stone-built mounds served as communal or individual burial places. The monument's survival demonstrates the presence of Bronze Age settlement and mortuary practice in this region of central Scotland. As a designated historic monument under the Scottish Heritage register, it contributes to the archaeological record of prehistoric funerary customs in Perthshire.

Mondowie, burial cairn 280m N of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8108. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mondowie, burial cairn 280m N of?

Mondowie, burial cairn 280m N of, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8108.

Who is responsible for protecting Mondowie, burial cairn 280m N of?

Mondowie, burial cairn 280m N 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 SM8108.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mondowie, burial cairn 280m N of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Talla Castle (1.6 km), Lake of Menteith,Roman fort & camp (1.9 km), The Peace Stone, cup and ring marked stone 1350m NE of Gartrenich (2.4 km).

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