Scheduled MonumentsScotlandTulloch of Milton,chambered cairn 640m W of Halkirk
Neolithic · Chambered cairn 640m w of halkirk

Tulloch of Milton,chambered cairn 640m W of Halkirk

Scotland
HES SM499
Period
Neolithic
Site type
Chambered cairn 640m w of halkirk
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tulloch of Milton is a Neolithic chambered cairn located approximately 640 metres west of Halkirk in Caithness, Scotland. The monument dates to the Neolithic period and represents the type of communal burial structure characteristic of early agricultural communities in northern Scotland. Like other chambered cairns of its era, it would have served as a repository for multiple interments and reflects the ceremonial and social practices of Neolithic society in the far north of Britain.

Tulloch of Milton,chambered cairn 640m W of Halkirk is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM499. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tulloch of Milton,chambered cairn 640m W of Halkirk?

Tulloch of Milton is a Neolithic chambered cairn located approximately 640 metres west of Halkirk in Caithness, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM499.

What period does Tulloch of Milton,chambered cairn 640m W of Halkirk date from?

Tulloch of Milton,chambered cairn 640m W of Halkirk dates from the neolithic period, and is classified as a chambered cairn 640m w of halkirk. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Tulloch of Milton,chambered cairn 640m W of Halkirk?

Tulloch of Milton,chambered cairn 640m W of Halkirk 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 SM499.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tulloch of Milton,chambered cairn 640m W of Halkirk?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Achies,broch 180m E of (4.2 km), The Shean, cairn 500m WNW of Achanarras (4.4 km), St Magnus' church,burial ground and hospital (5.5 km).

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