Scheduled MonumentsScotlandShian Hillock, cairn 445m SE of The Knapp
Cairn 445m se of the knapp

Shian Hillock, cairn 445m SE of The Knapp

Scotland
HES SM3135
Site type
Cairn 445m se of the knapp
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Shian Hillock is a cairn situated approximately 445 metres southeast of The Knapp in Nairnshire, Scotland. The monument is recorded in the National Record of the Historic Environment under reference SM3135. As a cairn of this location and character, it represents evidence of burial or ceremonial practices from the prehistoric period, consistent with similar monuments found across the Scottish Highlands. The site contributes to the archaeological record of ritual and mortuary landscapes in the region, though detailed information regarding its specific construction, dimensions, and dating evidence is not widely documented in the readily accessible scholarly literature.

Shian Hillock, cairn 445m SE of The Knapp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3135. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Shian Hillock, cairn 445m SE of The Knapp?

Shian Hillock is a cairn situated approximately 445 metres southeast of The Knapp in Nairnshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3135.

Who is responsible for protecting Shian Hillock, cairn 445m SE of The Knapp?

Shian Hillock, cairn 445m SE of The Knapp 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 SM3135.

What other scheduled monuments are near Shian Hillock, cairn 445m SE of The Knapp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Higher Hillhead, cairn 715m NNE of (1.9 km), Laikenbuie, cairns 300m SSW of (2.6 km), Slagachorrie, dun 835m NW of (2.8 km).

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