Scheduled MonumentsScotlandNinewells, kerb cairn 150m NNW of
Bronze Age · Kerb cairn

Ninewells, kerb cairn 150m NNW of

Scotland
HES SM7126
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Kerb cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ninewells, kerb cairn 150m NNW of, is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Perthshire, Scotland. The cairn is defined by a kerb of stones that once enclosed a mound of rubble and earth, a construction method typical of Bronze Age funerary practices in Scotland. Such kerbed cairns served as burial places and were often associated with inhumation or cremation of the dead, reflecting the funerary customs of Bronze Age communities in the region. The monument's survival, documented in the national heritage record under designation SM7126, contributes to our understanding of Bronze Age settlement patterns and ritual practices in Perthshire.

Ninewells, kerb cairn 150m NNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7126. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ninewells, kerb cairn 150m NNW of?

Ninewells, kerb cairn 150m NNW of, is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7126.

What period does Ninewells, kerb cairn 150m NNW of date from?

Ninewells, kerb cairn 150m NNW of dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a kerb cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Ninewells, kerb cairn 150m NNW of?

Ninewells, kerb cairn 150m NNW 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 SM7126.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ninewells, kerb cairn 150m NNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stralochy, palisaded enclosure 370m S of (2.9 km), Kemp's Hold,fort (3.1 km), Forehill, cairn 320m S of (3.8 km).

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