Scheduled MonumentsScotlandPark House,cairn 730m SSE of
Cairn

Park House,cairn 730m SSE of

Scotland
HES SM4407
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Park House cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The cairn dates to the Bronze Age and represents one of many burial structures constructed across the region during this period. It survives as an earthwork mound constructed from stone and earth, characteristic of cairn burials that typically contained interred remains and associated grave goods. Like other comparable monuments in south-western Scotland, it provides evidence of Bronze Age funerary practices and settlement patterns in the Scottish uplands.

Park House,cairn 730m SSE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4407. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Park House,cairn 730m SSE of?

Park House cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4407.

Who is responsible for protecting Park House,cairn 730m SSE of?

Park House,cairn 730m SSE 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 SM4407.

What other scheduled monuments are near Park House,cairn 730m SSE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Liddel Strength motte and bailey castle and fortified tower house (1.5 km), Woodslee,burial mound 250m SW of (1.9 km), Gilnockie Castle, earthwork NE of Gilnockie Bridge (3 km).

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