Scheduled MonumentsScotlandWoodend, cairn and cross-incised stone 550m SSW of
Cairn and cross-incised stone

Woodend, cairn and cross-incised stone 550m SSW of

Scotland
HES SM12009
Site type
Cairn and cross-incised stone
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Woodend is a prehistoric cairn located approximately 550 metres south-south-west of Woodend in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The monument comprises a stone cairn with a cross-incised stone, the latter suggesting possible later Bronze Age or Iron Age activity at the site, though the primary cairn structure likely dates to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age period. The cross-incised stone represents a form of rock art that occurs sporadically across northern Britain and may indicate ritual or ceremonial use of the cairn during the later prehistoric period. The site's designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its archaeological significance as evidence of early settlement and burial practices in this region of northeast Scotland.

Woodend, cairn and cross-incised stone 550m SSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12009. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Woodend, cairn and cross-incised stone 550m SSW of?

Woodend is a prehistoric cairn located approximately 550 metres south-south-west of Woodend in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12009.

Who is responsible for protecting Woodend, cairn and cross-incised stone 550m SSW of?

Woodend, cairn and cross-incised stone 550m 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 SM12009.

What other scheduled monuments are near Woodend, cairn and cross-incised stone 550m SSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Newton of Braco, ring-cairn 740m W of (0.4 km), Chapel o' Sink Cairn, cairn (2.2 km), Abersnithack Lodge, enclosure 165m N of (3.7 km).

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