Scheduled MonumentsScotlandStroanfreggan Bridge,cairn
Cairn

Stroanfreggan Bridge,cairn

Scotland
HES SM1043
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stroanfreggan Bridge Cairn is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Kirkcudbrightshire, in the south-west of Scotland. The cairn comprises a substantial mound of stones constructed over a burial or cremation deposit, typical of cairn construction during the Bronze Age period. Its survival to the present day provides evidence for prehistoric burial practices and settlement patterns in the region. The monument is recorded under Historic Environment Scotland's Scheduled Monument designation INSPIRE reference SM1043, reflecting its archaeological and historical importance as a protected ancient site.

Stroanfreggan Bridge,cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1043. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stroanfreggan Bridge,cairn?

Stroanfreggan Bridge Cairn is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Kirkcudbrightshire, in the south-west of Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1043.

Who is responsible for protecting Stroanfreggan Bridge,cairn?

Stroanfreggan Bridge,cairn 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 SM1043.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stroanfreggan Bridge,cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stroanfreggan Craig,fort,Smittens Bridge (0.7 km), Craigengillan,cairn (3.3 km), Dundeugh Castle (5.2 km).

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