Scheduled MonumentsScotlandWester Upper Urquhart,cairn 1700m SSE of,West Lomond
Cairn 1700m sse of,west lomond

Wester Upper Urquhart,cairn 1700m SSE of,West Lomond

Scotland
HES SM802
Site type
Cairn 1700m sse of,west lomond
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Wester Upper Urquhart, cairn 1700m SSE of West Lomond is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Fife, Scotland. The site consists of a cairn of stone construction typical of Bronze Age burial practices in eastern Scotland. The monument's position on the lower slopes of the Lomond hills suggests a location chosen for its visibility and accessibility within the Neolithic and Bronze Age landscape of Fife. As a scheduled monument under Historic Environment Scotland protection, it represents an important element of the region's prehistoric archaeological heritage.

Wester Upper Urquhart,cairn 1700m SSE of,West Lomond is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM802. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wester Upper Urquhart,cairn 1700m SSE of,West Lomond?

Wester Upper Urquhart, cairn 1700m SSE of West Lomond is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Fife, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM802.

Who is responsible for protecting Wester Upper Urquhart,cairn 1700m SSE of,West Lomond?

Wester Upper Urquhart,cairn 1700m SSE of,West Lomond 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 SM802.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wester Upper Urquhart,cairn 1700m SSE of,West Lomond?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Balharvie Moss,cross-incised stone 420m NNE of Miller's Loch (1.7 km), Maiden Castle, fort (2.5 km), East Lomond Hill, fort and cairn (4.7 km).

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