Scheduled MonumentsScotlandPendreich,cairn 1000m ENE of
Cairn

Pendreich,cairn 1000m ENE of

Scotland
HES SM2537
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pendreich, cairn 1000m ENE of is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Perthshire, Scotland. The cairn dates to the Bronze Age, a period when such stone-built structures served as burial places for individuals of social standing within their communities. The monument consists of a mound of stones typical of cairn construction from this era, representing an important archaeological record of funerary practices and settlement patterns in central Scotland during the second millennium BCE. The site's location in Perthshire places it within a landscape rich in Bronze Age archaeology, contributing to understanding of prehistoric land use and territorial organisation in this region.

Pendreich,cairn 1000m ENE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2537. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pendreich,cairn 1000m ENE of?

Pendreich, cairn 1000m ENE of is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2537.

Who is responsible for protecting Pendreich,cairn 1000m ENE of?

Pendreich,cairn 1000m ENE 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 SM2537.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pendreich,cairn 1000m ENE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stirling,Argyll Lodging,house (5.9 km), Stirling, Mar's Wark, uncompleted residence (6 km), Stirling, Royal Gardens including King's Knot (6.1 km).

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