Scheduled MonumentsScotlandValleyview, cairn 90m ENE of
Cairn

Valleyview, cairn 90m ENE of

Scotland
HES SM12435
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Valleyview cairn is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated approximately 90 metres east-north-east of Valleyview in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The cairn represents a characteristic example of the cairn-building tradition that flourished across Scotland during the Bronze Age, serving as a burial monument for prominent members of prehistoric communities. The site is recorded within the Aberdeenshire archaeological record and forms part of the broader distribution of cairn monuments across north-east Scotland, many of which cluster in areas of high archaeological density indicating sustained Bronze Age settlement and ritual activity.

Valleyview, cairn 90m ENE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12435. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Valleyview, cairn 90m ENE of?

Valleyview cairn is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated approximately 90 metres east-north-east of Valleyview in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12435.

Who is responsible for protecting Valleyview, cairn 90m ENE of?

Valleyview, cairn 90m ENE 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 SM12435.

What other scheduled monuments are near Valleyview, cairn 90m ENE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairntradlin Cottage, standing stone 480m W of (2.8 km), The Slacks, Kirkhill Forest, burial cairn, hut circles and cairnfield (4.3 km), South Leylodge Steading, stone circle 110m W of (4.9 km).

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