Scheduled MonumentsScotlandWhiteinches, cairn 440m SSW of
Cairn

Whiteinches, cairn 440m SSW of

Scotland
HES SM12188
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Whiteinches, cairn 440m SSW of, is a Bronze Age burial cairn situated in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The monument is identified in the Aberdeenshire archaeological record as a funerary structure typical of the Bronze Age period when cairn burial practices were prevalent across northeast Scotland. The site is documented within the Historic Environment Scotland records under the designation SM12188. Like many comparable cairns in the region, it represents an important element of Bronze Age funerary archaeology and the settlement patterns of prehistoric communities in Aberdeenshire.

Whiteinches, cairn 440m SSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12188. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Whiteinches, cairn 440m SSW of?

Whiteinches, cairn 440m SSW of, is a Bronze Age burial cairn situated in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12188.

Who is responsible for protecting Whiteinches, cairn 440m SSW of?

Whiteinches, cairn 440m SSW 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 SM12188.

What other scheduled monuments are near Whiteinches, cairn 440m SSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Balquhain Castle (5.8 km), Drimmies,symbol stone (6.2 km), East Blairbowie, standing stone 250m ENE of (6.4 km).

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