Scheduled MonumentsScotlandNewton of Petty,chambered cairn & stone circle 1000m WSW of
Neolithic · Chambered cairn & stone circle

Newton of Petty,chambered cairn & stone circle 1000m WSW of

Scotland
HES SM3745
Period
Neolithic
Site type
Chambered cairn & stone circle
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Newton of Petty is a Neolithic chambered cairn and associated stone circle located in Inverness-shire, Scotland, approximately one kilometre west-south-west of the settlement of Newton of Petty. The site comprises a passage-grave cairn with an internal stone chamber, characteristic of the Neolithic period, alongside a circle of standing stones that likely formed part of the ritual landscape surrounding the burial monument. Both elements date to the Neolithic era, reflecting the ceremonial and funerary practices of early farming communities in the Scottish Highlands. The monument is recorded under Historic Environment Scotland's database with the reference SM3745 and remains significant for understanding the distribution and development of megalithic monuments across northern Scotland.

Newton of Petty,chambered cairn & stone circle 1000m WSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3745. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Newton of Petty,chambered cairn & stone circle 1000m WSW of?

Newton of Petty is a Neolithic chambered cairn and associated stone circle located in Inverness-shire, Scotland, approximately one kilometre west-south-west of the settlement of Newton of Petty. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3745.

What period does Newton of Petty,chambered cairn & stone circle 1000m WSW of date from?

Newton of Petty,chambered cairn & stone circle 1000m WSW of dates from the neolithic period, and is classified as a chambered cairn & stone circle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Newton of Petty,chambered cairn & stone circle 1000m WSW of?

Newton of Petty,chambered cairn & stone circle 1000m WSW 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 SM3745.

What other scheduled monuments are near Newton of Petty,chambered cairn & stone circle 1000m WSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ballaggan, mound 420m WNW of (5 km), Culdoich, ring cairn 490m NW of (5.1 km), Culdoich, chambered cairn and standing stone 620m S of (6.1 km).

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