Scheduled MonumentsScotlandStronend, cairn 300m SSW of summit, Gargunnock Hills
Cairn 300m ssw of summit, gargunnock hills

Stronend, cairn 300m SSW of summit, Gargunnock Hills

Scotland
HES SM7030
Site type
Cairn 300m ssw of summit, gargunnock hills
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Stronend is a Bronze Age cairn located 300 metres south-south-west of the summit of the Gargunnock Hills in Stirlingshire, Scotland. The monument represents a funerary or ceremonial structure typical of upland cairn traditions in central Scotland during the Bronze Age period. Its position on high ground reflects the characteristic placement of such monuments in the landscape, often marking significant ridgelines or summits with commanding views across surrounding terrain. The cairn survives as a physical remnant of prehistoric settlement patterns and burial practices in the Forth valley region.

Stronend, cairn 300m SSW of summit, Gargunnock Hills is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7030. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stronend, cairn 300m SSW of summit, Gargunnock Hills?

Stronend is a Bronze Age cairn located 300 metres south-south-west of the summit of the Gargunnock Hills in Stirlingshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7030.

Who is responsible for protecting Stronend, cairn 300m SSW of summit, Gargunnock Hills?

Stronend, cairn 300m SSW of summit, Gargunnock Hills 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 SM7030.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stronend, cairn 300m SSW of summit, Gargunnock Hills?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Double Craigs,hut circle (1.8 km), Craigton,dun 460m N of (1.9 km), Knochraich,standing stone 340m NW of (2.4 km).

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