scheduled monuments
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Skara Brae
Orkney Islands, Scotland
c. 3000-2500 BCE
Located on a scenic coast in the Orkney Islands, Scotland, Skara Brae is the best-preserved Neolithic village in northern Europe. Dating from around 3000 BCE (older than Stonehenge), the prehistoric homes even include original stone furniture.
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Cuween Hill Chambered Cairn
Orkney Islands, Scotland
c. 3000 BCE
Cuween Hill Chambered Cairn is a Neolithic burial monument dating from c. 3000 BCE, which contained the remains of 8 people and 24 dog skulls. It is open to visitor access and there are spectacular views from the hill.
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Chesters Roman Fort
Chollerford, England
122 CE
Originally known as Cilurnum, Chesters Roman Fort was built around 124 CE as part of Hadrian's Wall in northern England.
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Stonehenge
Wiltshire, England
2000 BCE
Built in several stages between about 3000 and 2000 BCE, Stonehenge is a circle of massive megaliths that weigh many tons, fit together perfectly, and are aligned with the stars.
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Stirling Castle
Stirling, Scotland
- Parkhouse Hill Stone Circle (Aikey Brae) Old Deer, Scotland
- Hutton Mote Motte Hutton and Corrie, Scotland
- Stone Circle 450m SW of Ardlair Kennethmont, Scotland
- Arn Hill Stone Circle, Rothiemay Station Cairnie, Scotland
- Auld Kirk Ring Cairn 150m E of Ardgathen Alford, Scotland
- Stone Circle 775m W of & Standing Stones 550m W of Castle Fraser Cluny, Scotland
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Cairn Fichlie, Glaschul Hill
Towie, Scotland
The monument comprises the remains of a cairn, located at approximately 360 OD immediately to the northeast of the summit of Glaschul Hill.
