Scheduled MonumentsScotlandTulach an Fhuarain,cairn 310m NW of Bridge of Westerdale
Cairn 310m nw of bridge of westerdale

Tulach an Fhuarain,cairn 310m NW of Bridge of Westerdale

Scotland
HES SM494
Site type
Cairn 310m nw of bridge of westerdale
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Tulach an Fhuarain is a Bronze Age cairn located approximately 310 metres north-west of the Bridge of Westerdale in Caithness, northern Scotland. The monument comprises a substantial pile of stones typical of cairns constructed during the second millennium BCE, serving as a burial monument or ritual marker for prehistoric communities in the region. Its survival to the present day, despite weathering and land use changes, contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement and funerary practice in the far north of Scotland. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland database under the reference SM494.

Tulach an Fhuarain,cairn 310m NW of Bridge of Westerdale is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM494. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tulach an Fhuarain,cairn 310m NW of Bridge of Westerdale?

Tulach an Fhuarain is a Bronze Age cairn located approximately 310 metres north-west of the Bridge of Westerdale in Caithness, northern Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM494.

Who is responsible for protecting Tulach an Fhuarain,cairn 310m NW of Bridge of Westerdale?

Tulach an Fhuarain,cairn 310m NW of Bridge of Westerdale 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 SM494.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tulach an Fhuarain,cairn 310m NW of Bridge of Westerdale?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tulach Lochain Bhraseil,cairn 310m WNW of Bridge of Westerdale (0.1 km), Cairn Merk,broch 800m SSE of Bridge of Westerdale (1.1 km), Dale Farm,broch 800m SE of (1.6 km).

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