Scheduled MonumentsScotlandRed Burn, chambered cairn 500m S of Redburn Cottage
Neolithic · Chambered cairn 500m s of redburn cottage

Red Burn, chambered cairn 500m S of Redburn Cottage

Scotland
HES SM2395
Period
Neolithic
Site type
Chambered cairn 500m s of redburn cottage
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Red Burn is a Neolithic chambered cairn situated approximately 500 metres south of Redburn Cottage in Ross-shire, Scotland. The monument consists of a stone burial chamber dating to the Neolithic period, constructed as part of the tradition of megalithic communal tomb building characteristic of northern Scotland during the fourth and third millennia before the present. The cairn represents evidence of early agricultural settlement and ritual practice in the Highlands, reflecting the burial customs and monumental construction methods of Neolithic communities in this region. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland database as a designated monument and remains significant for understanding Neolithic settlement patterns and funerary practices in Ross-shire.

Red Burn, chambered cairn 500m S of Redburn Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2395. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Red Burn, chambered cairn 500m S of Redburn Cottage?

Red Burn is a Neolithic chambered cairn situated approximately 500 metres south of Redburn Cottage in Ross-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2395.

What period does Red Burn, chambered cairn 500m S of Redburn Cottage date from?

Red Burn, chambered cairn 500m S of Redburn Cottage dates from the neolithic period, and is classified as a chambered cairn 500m s of redburn cottage. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Red Burn, chambered cairn 500m S of Redburn Cottage?

Red Burn, chambered cairn 500m S of Redburn Cottage 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 SM2395.

What other scheduled monuments are near Red Burn, chambered cairn 500m S of Redburn Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lamington Park, long cairn 950m E of Lochan a'Chlaidheimh (5.7 km), Scotsburn Wood,chambered cairn 820m NE of Scotsburn House (6.5 km), Scotsburn Wood, chambered cairn 550m NNE of Scotsburn House (6.6 km).

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