Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSouth Yarrows,long cairn 220m NW of
Neolithic · Long cairn

South Yarrows,long cairn 220m NW of

Scotland
HES SM507
Period
Neolithic
Site type
Long cairn
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

South Yarrows long cairn is a Neolithic funerary monument situated in Caithness, northern Scotland. The cairn dates to the Neolithic period and represents a type of communal burial structure characteristic of early farming communities in northern Britain. Located approximately 220 metres north-west of South Yarrows, the monument survives as an earthwork monument typical of long cairns from this era. Such monuments served as burial chambers for multiple individuals and held significant social and ceremonial importance within Neolithic societies.

South Yarrows,long cairn 220m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM507. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is South Yarrows,long cairn 220m NW of?

South Yarrows long cairn is a Neolithic funerary monument situated in Caithness, northern Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM507.

What period does South Yarrows,long cairn 220m NW of date from?

South Yarrows,long cairn 220m NW of dates from the neolithic period, and is classified as a long cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting South Yarrows,long cairn 220m NW of?

South Yarrows,long cairn 220m NW 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 SM507.

What other scheduled monuments are near South Yarrows,long cairn 220m NW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn of Get, chambered cairn, cairns and cists (2.5 km), Broughwhin, cairn and stone row 190m NW of Groat's Loch (2.6 km), Cairn Hanach,chambered cairn S side of Warehouse Hill (2.7 km).

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