Scheduled MonumentsScotlandPendreich,two cairns 960m ENE of
Two cairns

Pendreich,two cairns 960m ENE of

Scotland
HES SM2544
Site type
Two cairns
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The two cairns 960 metres east-north-east of Pendreich comprise a Bronze Age burial monument located in Perthshire, Scotland. These cairns represent typical funerary structures of the Bronze Age period, constructed as earthen and stone mounds to mark burial sites within the landscape. The monument is recorded within the national heritage record under the Historic Environment Scotland designation SM2544, reflecting its significance as evidence of prehistoric settlement and burial practice in this region. Such cairn complexes contribute to our understanding of Bronze Age communities and their ritual treatment of the dead across central Scotland.

Pendreich,two cairns 960m ENE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2544. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pendreich,two cairns 960m ENE of?

The two cairns 960 metres east-north-east of Pendreich comprise a Bronze Age burial monument located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2544.

Who is responsible for protecting Pendreich,two cairns 960m ENE of?

Pendreich,two cairns 960m 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 SM2544.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pendreich,two cairns 960m ENE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stirling,Argyll Lodging,house (5.8 km), Stirling, Mar's Wark, uncompleted residence (5.8 km), Stirling, Royal Gardens including King's Knot (6 km).

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