Scheduled MonumentsScotlandTorrax, cairn 650m WSW of
Cairn

Torrax, cairn 650m WSW of

Scotland
HES SM8503
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Torrax, cairn 650m WSW of, is a prehistoric cairn located in Angus, Scotland. The monument dates to the Bronze Age and represents a burial or ceremonial structure typical of the period. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland record under designation SM8503 and contributes to the archaeological landscape of Angus, an area notably rich in cairn monuments from the second millennium before the Common Era.

Torrax, cairn 650m WSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8503. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Torrax, cairn 650m WSW of?

Torrax, cairn 650m WSW of, is a prehistoric cairn located in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8503.

Who is responsible for protecting Torrax, cairn 650m WSW of?

Torrax, cairn 650m WSW 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 SM8503.

What other scheduled monuments are near Torrax, cairn 650m WSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pitcrocknie,standing stone 400m W of (7 km), St Moloc's Church,Alyth (7.3 km), Milton of Ruthven,ring ditch 250m NE of (7.5 km).

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