Scheduled MonumentsScotlandWoodside, cairn 215m ESE of
Cairn

Woodside, cairn 215m ESE of

Scotland
HES SM11020
Site type
Cairn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Woodside, cairn 215m ESE of, is a Bronze Age cairn located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The monument comprises a rubble mound typical of prehistoric burial or ceremonial structures dating to the Bronze Age period. Like many cairns of this era in northeast Scotland, it represents evidence of early funerary or ritual practices in the region. The site is recorded within the Aberdeenshire archaeology database and remains an important local example of Bronze Age monumental construction.

Woodside, cairn 215m ESE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11020. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Woodside, cairn 215m ESE of?

Woodside, cairn 215m ESE of, is a Bronze Age cairn located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11020.

Who is responsible for protecting Woodside, cairn 215m ESE of?

Woodside, cairn 215m ESE 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 SM11020.

What other scheduled monuments are near Woodside, cairn 215m ESE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Old Pitsligo Church and burial ground (0.8 km), Pitsligo Castle (1.1 km), Pittulie Castle (1.1 km).

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