Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBarrow, 350m NNW of 28 Red Cliffs
350m nnw of 28 red cliffs

Barrow, 350m NNW of 28 Red Cliffs

Scotland
HES SM6518
Site type
350m nnw of 28 red cliffs
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Barrow, 350m NNW of 28 Red Cliffs is a prehistoric burial mound located in Perthshire, Scotland. The monument is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland database as a funerary structure of Bronze Age or earlier date, characteristic of the barrow monuments distributed across the Scottish landscape. Such monuments typically comprised a earthen or stone mound raised over one or more burials, serving as a prominent marker within the contemporary settlement pattern. The specific archaeological character and dimensions of this particular barrow reflect the burial practices of prehistoric communities in central Scotland during the early Bronze Age period.

Barrow, 350m NNW of 28 Red Cliffs is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6518. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Barrow, 350m NNW of 28 Red Cliffs?

Barrow, 350m NNW of 28 Red Cliffs is a prehistoric burial mound located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6518.

Who is responsible for protecting Barrow, 350m NNW of 28 Red Cliffs?

Barrow, 350m NNW of 28 Red Cliffs 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 SM6518.

What other scheduled monuments are near Barrow, 350m NNW of 28 Red Cliffs?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mains of Inchture, prehistoric and later settlement and enclosures (5.2 km), Balmerino Abbey (5.5 km), Coultra,burial mound 225m NW of (6.5 km).

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