What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Cairnleith as Cist (prehistoric) - (early Medieval), Coffin (medieval). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Cairnleith is a prehistoric cist tomb with later medieval reuse, located in Scotland. Its significance lies in demonstrating the long-term spiritual or ceremonial use of burial sites across different historical periods.
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Places near here
CairnleithCairn (early Bronze Age)(possible), Cinerary Urn (early Bronze Age) · 365 yd
Balfour MainsFindspot (period Unassigned), Perforated Object (stone)(period Unassigned) · 906 yd
Balfour CastleCastle (16th Century), Farmhouse (19th Century), Mount (copper Alloy)(period Unknown) · 975 yd
CulhawkCountry House (period Unassigned), Farmstead (period Unassigned) · 1.2 mi
Loch of KinnordyVillage (period Unassigned) · 1.2 mi
Kaims of AirlieMountain / peak · 1.3 mi
Kinnordy MossWood · 1.3 mi
West SchurrochMountain / peak · 1.5 mi
Cairlyew WoodWood · 1.5 mi
Kirriemuir, High StreetNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 2.7 mi
Sir Charles LyellMemorial · 2.7 mi
Sir Hugh MunroMemorial · 2.7 miOther information
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