Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMossfennan,cairn 510m SE of
Cairn

Mossfennan,cairn 510m SE of

Scotland
HES SM2769
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mossfennan cairn, located approximately 510 metres south-east of Mossfennan in Peeblesshire, is a prehistoric burial monument dating to the Bronze Age. The cairn forms part of the wider archaeological landscape of the Scottish Borders, where such structures served as communal or individual burial sites for Bronze Age communities. The monument's physical form consists of a mound of stone typical of cairn construction from this period, constructed to mark and contain interred remains. As a recorded ancient monument within the Peeblesshire landscape, it contributes to understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and funerary practices in the region during the Bronze Age.

Mossfennan,cairn 510m SE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2769. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mossfennan,cairn 510m SE of?

Mossfennan cairn, located approximately 510 metres south-east of Mossfennan in Peeblesshire, is a prehistoric burial monument dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2769.

Who is responsible for protecting Mossfennan,cairn 510m SE of?

Mossfennan,cairn 510m 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 SM2769.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mossfennan,cairn 510m SE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Menzion Farm, Giant's Stone, cairn & standing stones 590m NE of (7.8 km), Menzion Farmhouse, two enclosed cremation cemeteries 400m NNW of (8 km), Menzion Farm,enclosed cremation cemetery 600m WSW of (8.7 km).

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