Scheduled MonumentsScotlandTemplewood,cairn 600m NE of
Cairn

Templewood,cairn 600m NE of

Scotland
HES SM6364
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Templewood cairn is a Neolithic funerary monument located approximately 600 metres north-east of Templewood in Angus, Scotland. The cairn dates to the Neolithic period and represents a significant example of the ritual and burial practices of prehistoric communities in eastern Scotland. The monument survives as a substantial earthwork, though detailed records of its internal structure and dimensions are limited in the readily available scholarly literature. Its designation as a scheduled monument by Historic Environment Scotland reflects its importance as evidence of Neolithic settlement and ceremonial activity in the region.

Templewood,cairn 600m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6364. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Templewood,cairn 600m NE of?

Templewood cairn is a Neolithic funerary monument located approximately 600 metres north-east of Templewood in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6364.

Who is responsible for protecting Templewood,cairn 600m NE of?

Templewood,cairn 600m NE 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 SM6364.

What other scheduled monuments are near Templewood,cairn 600m NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kincraig,enclosure and ring ditch 300m E of (4.7 km), Balbirnie Mill,enclosure 300m ENE of (5.1 km), Arrat's Mill, unenclosed settlement 270m ENE of (5.7 km).

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