Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSourhope,cairn 1150m NNW of
Cairn

Sourhope,cairn 1150m NNW of

Scotland
HES SM4826
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Sourhope cairn, located approximately 1150 metres north-north-west of Sourhope in Roxburghshire, is a prehistoric burial monument dating to the Bronze Age. The cairn forms part of the wider archaeological landscape of the Scottish Borders, where such monuments are distributed across upland terrain and reflect patterns of early settlement and funerary practice. Like other cairns of its period, it would have served as a burial structure, accumulating stone to mark the interment of individuals or groups within the local community. The site's location on elevated ground is characteristic of Bronze Age cairn placement in this region, positioning it within a landscape that saw repeated use and occupation over successive prehistoric periods.

Sourhope,cairn 1150m NNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4826. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Sourhope,cairn 1150m NNW of?

Sourhope cairn, located approximately 1150 metres north-north-west of Sourhope in Roxburghshire, is a prehistoric burial monument dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4826.

Who is responsible for protecting Sourhope,cairn 1150m NNW of?

Sourhope,cairn 1150m NNW 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 SM4826.

What other scheduled monuments are near Sourhope,cairn 1150m NNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn west of Windy Gyle, 680m WNW of Russell's Cairn (6.1 km), Windy Gyle,cairns 480m & 700m NE of summit of (6.2 km), Russell's Cairn on Windy Gyle (6.3 km).

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