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Latitude: 56.9161 / 56°54'58"N
Longitude: -2.5774 / 2°34'38"W
OS Eastings: 364943
OS Northings: 780684
OS Grid: NO649806
Mapcode National: GBR WZ.LBFX
Mapcode Global: WH8QJ.CFXC
Entry Name: Cairn o'Mount, cairns
Scheduled Date: 18 February 1991
Last Amended: 16 January 2023
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
Source ID: SM4968
Schedule Class: Cultural
Category: Prehistoric ritual and funerary: cairn (type uncertain)
Location: Fordoun
County: Aberdeenshire
Electoral Ward: Mearns
Traditional County: Kincardineshire
The monument comprises the remains of two burial cairns dating from the Neolithic (4100 BC – 2500 BC) to Bronze Age (2500 BC – 800 BC). The larger cairn measures approximately 15.5m in diameter and 3.5m high. The smaller cairn lies 50m east southeast and measures approximately 10m in diameter by 0.3m high and has been partially quarried. The monument is located 125m and 175m to the northeast of the summit of Cairn o'Mount.
The scheduled area is in two circular parts; the northwestern has a diameter of 45m and the east southeastern has a diameter of 25m. It includes the remains described above and an area around within which evidence relating to the monument's construction, use and abandonment is expected to survive, as shown in red on the accompanying map. The the top 300mm of the main track and all above ground elements of fencing are specifically excluded to allow for their maintenance.
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
The monument is of national importance as a well preserved cairn which is also a well known landmark, it has the potential to enhance our understanding of prehistoric burial and ceremonial practices. The second cairn is included because even in its damaged state, more than 50% survives, and the remains of the buried deposits will enhance our understanding of the better preserved cairn, with the potential to increase our knowledge of the development of the relationship of the two cairns. The cairns may be of particular significance because of their spectacular siting.
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
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Canmore
https://canmore.org.uk/site/36154/
https://canmore.org.uk/site/36155/
HER/SMR Reference
NO68SW0009
NO68SW0010
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
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