Scheduled MonumentsScotlandTom of Cluny,chambered cairns 450m SSW of
Neolithic · Chambered cairns

Tom of Cluny,chambered cairns 450m SSW of

Scotland
HES SM6251
Period
Neolithic
Site type
Chambered cairns
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tom of Cluny is a Neolithic chambered cairn located approximately 450 metres south-south-west of Tom of Cluny in Perthshire, Scotland. The monument dates to the Neolithic period and represents one of the significant funerary structures of that era in the region. Chambered cairns of this type typically comprised a stone-built burial chamber set within a larger mound of stones, serving as communal or family burial monuments during the Neolithic. The site is recorded under Historic Environment Scotland's INSPIRE designation SM6251, indicating its archaeological importance and protected status.

Tom of Cluny,chambered cairns 450m SSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6251. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tom of Cluny,chambered cairns 450m SSW of?

Tom of Cluny is a Neolithic chambered cairn located approximately 450 metres south-south-west of Tom of Cluny in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6251.

What period does Tom of Cluny,chambered cairns 450m SSW of date from?

Tom of Cluny,chambered cairns 450m SSW of dates from the neolithic period, and is classified as a chambered cairns. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Tom of Cluny,chambered cairns 450m SSW of?

Tom of Cluny,chambered cairns 450m SSW 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 SM6251.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tom of Cluny,chambered cairns 450m SSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cup and ring marked stone, dun and farmstead 70m SW of Brae of Cultullich (2.3 km), The Dun,fort 400m ESE of Tyndun (3.7 km), Home Farm, ring-ditch 420m S of (4.7 km).

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