
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Hill of Finavon as Cairn (period Unknown)(possible). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
A Neolithic chambered cairn, the Hill of Finavon is significant as one of several prehistoric monuments in the area, reflecting early ceremonial or funerary practices in northern Scotland.
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Places near here
FinavonCup and Ring Marked Stone (prehistoric) · 652 yd
Henwell BurnFindspot (period Unassigned), Axehead (stone)(period Unassigned) · 749 yd
Aberlemno, KirktonFarmhouse (period Unassigned) · 1115 yd
The Roadside CrossHeritage attraction · 1166 yd
Aberlemno Churchyard Pictish CrossHeritage attraction · 1171 yd
Aberlemno Parish ChurchChurch (medieval) - (post Medieval), War Memorial (20th Century) · 1184 yd
Finavon CastleDovecot (17th Century), Tower House (medieval) · 1.0 mi
MarcusCastle (medieval) · 1.4 mi
Wood of PitkennedyWood · 1.6 mi
Tannadice War MemorialMemorial · 2.7 mi
Murton Nature ReserveNature reserve · 2.8 mi
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Photo: Iain A Robertson · CC BY-SA 2.0