Scheduled MonumentsScotlandNorth Kirktonmoor,cairn 330m SW of
Cairn

North Kirktonmoor,cairn 330m SW of

Scotland
HES SM5645
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

North Kirktonmoor, cairn 330m SW of, is a prehistoric burial cairn located in Renfrewshire, Scotland. The monument dates to the Bronze Age and represents a form of funerary architecture typical of that period in southwest Scotland. Such cairns functioned as burial monuments and often covered cremated or inhumed remains, serving as territorial or family markers in the landscape. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Record and remains an important archaeological resource for understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary practices in the region.

North Kirktonmoor,cairn 330m SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5645. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is North Kirktonmoor,cairn 330m SW of?

North Kirktonmoor, cairn 330m SW of, is a prehistoric burial cairn located in Renfrewshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5645.

Who is responsible for protecting North Kirktonmoor,cairn 330m SW of?

North Kirktonmoor,cairn 330m SW 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 SM5645.

What other scheduled monuments are near North Kirktonmoor,cairn 330m SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including East Revoch, cairn 420m N of and cup-marked stone 485m N of (1.5 km), Deils Wood, cairn 350m E of Bonnyton (2.2 km), Dunwan Hill, fort (2.5 km).

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