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Pendreich Cairn is a prehistoric burial monument located in Perthshire, Scotland, situated approximately 1000 metres to the east-north-east of Pendreich. The cairn stands upon bedrock of the Arbuthnott-Garvock Group, a Pragian-age geological formation comprising sandstone with subordinate layers of conglomerate, siltstone and mudstone. This ancient geology provides the underlying foundation for the monument and its surrounding landscape.
The cairn represents a significant funerary structure from Scotland's prehistoric period, constructed from stone gathered from the immediate locality. Such cairns served as prominent burial places for community members of rank and importance, functioning both as graves and territorial markers visible across the rolling Perthshire terrain. The monument's positioning on this particular stretch of upland ground reflects careful site selection by its builders.
The cairn is protected as a scheduled monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2537. This designation recognises its archaeological importance and ensures that the structure and its immediate surroundings remain safeguarded for future study and preservation. The monument continues to form part of the wider archaeological record of Perthshire, contributing to understanding of prehistoric settlement and burial practices in central Scotland.
Pendreich,cairn 1000m ENE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2537. View the official record →
Pendreich Cairn is a prehistoric burial monument located in Perthshire, Scotland, situated approximately 1000 metres to the east-north-east of Pendreich. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2537.
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.
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).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 14 strands of Pendreich,cairn 1000m ENE of's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
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Pendreich,cairn 1000m ENE of stands on Arbuthnott-Garvock Group, bedrock that formed in the Pragian. The rock here is sandstone with subordinate conglomerate, siltstone and mudstone.