Scheduled MonumentsScotlandPenshiel, cairn and stone setting 540m NNE of
Cairn and stone setting

Penshiel, cairn and stone setting 540m NNE of

Scotland
HES SM8766
Site type
Cairn and stone setting
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Penshiel, cairn and stone setting 540m NNE of, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in East Lothian, Scotland. The site comprises a cairn associated with a stone setting, indicating its use as a burial feature during the Bronze Age period when such monuments served as focal points for ritual and commemorative practices across the Scottish landscape. The monument survives as a testament to prehistoric funerary customs and the organization of Bronze Age communities in the Lothian region. Its designation by Historic Environment Scotland (reference SM8766) recognises its archaeological importance as a scheduled monument.

Penshiel, cairn and stone setting 540m NNE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8766. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Penshiel, cairn and stone setting 540m NNE of?

Penshiel, cairn and stone setting 540m NNE of, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in East Lothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8766.

Who is responsible for protecting Penshiel, cairn and stone setting 540m NNE of?

Penshiel, cairn and stone setting 540m NNE 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 SM8766.

What other scheduled monuments are near Penshiel, cairn and stone setting 540m NNE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mainslaughter Law,cairn (4.3 km), Chester's Dikes, settlement (4.7 km), Mutiny Stones,long cairn 1100m NNW of Byrecleugh (5.6 km).

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