Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSeat Knowe, cairn 250m SSE of Murray's Hill Wood
Cairn 250m sse of murray's hill wood

Seat Knowe, cairn 250m SSE of Murray's Hill Wood

Scotland
HES SM7525
Site type
Cairn 250m sse of murray's hill wood
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Seat Knowe is a Bronze Age cairn situated in Perthshire, Scotland, approximately 250 metres south-south-east of Murray's Hill Wood. The monument consists of a mound of stones typical of funerary monuments constructed during the Bronze Age, when such cairns served as burial structures for individuals of status within their communities. The site's designation within the Historic Environment Record reflects its archaeological significance as a surviving example of prehistoric burial practice in eastern Scotland. Like comparable cairns from this period in the region, Seat Knowe represents an important element of the Bronze Age ceremonial and funerary landscape of Perthshire.

Seat Knowe, cairn 250m SSE of Murray's Hill Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7525. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Seat Knowe, cairn 250m SSE of Murray's Hill Wood?

Seat Knowe is a Bronze Age cairn situated in Perthshire, Scotland, approximately 250 metres south-south-east of Murray's Hill Wood. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7525.

Who is responsible for protecting Seat Knowe, cairn 250m SSE of Murray's Hill Wood?

Seat Knowe, cairn 250m SSE of Murray's Hill Wood 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 SM7525.

What other scheduled monuments are near Seat Knowe, cairn 250m SSE of Murray's Hill Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Craigmill Cottage, fort 230m SSE of (7.7 km), Parkhead, ring-ditch, souterrain and enclosure 200m NE of (7.8 km), St Bean's Church,Kinkell (8.5 km).

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