Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMormond Hill, cairn 410m NNE of Mormond Farm
Cairn 410m nne of mormond farm

Mormond Hill, cairn 410m NNE of Mormond Farm

Scotland
HES SM11024
Site type
Cairn 410m nne of mormond farm
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Mormond Hill, cairn 410m NNE of Mormond Farm is an ancient cairn situated in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The monument dates to the Bronze Age, a period during which such funerary and ceremonial structures were widely constructed across Scotland. The cairn comprises a mound of stones typical of prehistoric burial monuments in the region, representing evidence of Early Bronze Age funerary practices. As a designated scheduled monument, it contributes to the archaeological record of ritual and burial traditions in north-east Scotland during the second millennium BCE.

Mormond Hill, cairn 410m NNE of Mormond Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11024. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mormond Hill, cairn 410m NNE of Mormond Farm?

Mormond Hill, cairn 410m NNE of Mormond Farm is an ancient cairn situated in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11024.

Who is responsible for protecting Mormond Hill, cairn 410m NNE of Mormond Farm?

Mormond Hill, cairn 410m NNE of Mormond Farm 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 SM11024.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mormond Hill, cairn 410m NNE of Mormond Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including White Cow Wood,stone circle (5.2 km), Gaval, standing stone 250m SW of (5.2 km), Fetterangus Church, symbol stone (6.2 km).

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