Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSair Law,burial mound 500m WNW of Carsehead
Burial mound 500m wnw of carsehead

Sair Law,burial mound 500m WNW of Carsehead

Scotland
HES SM5323
Site type
Burial mound 500m wnw of carsehead
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Sair Law is a burial mound located approximately 500 metres west-north-west of Carsehead in Perthshire, Scotland. The monument dates to the prehistoric period and represents one of the numerous funerary structures characteristic of early Bronze Age communities in central Scotland. Like similar barrows in the region, it would have served as a burial cairn for an individual or small group, reflecting the ritual and commemorative practices of its era. The mound survives as a landscape feature of archaeological significance within the broader context of prehistoric settlement and mortuary practices in Perthshire.

Sair Law,burial mound 500m WNW of Carsehead is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5323. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Sair Law,burial mound 500m WNW of Carsehead?

Sair Law is a burial mound located approximately 500 metres west-north-west of Carsehead in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5323.

Who is responsible for protecting Sair Law,burial mound 500m WNW of Carsehead?

Sair Law,burial mound 500m WNW of Carsehead 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 SM5323.

What other scheduled monuments are near Sair Law,burial mound 500m WNW of Carsehead?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Craigmill Cottage, fort 230m SSE of (6.7 km), Gascon Hall, castle and enclosure ESE of Orchard (6.9 km), St Bean's Church,Kinkell (7 km).

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