Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBarrows, 630m and 860m NE of Nether Garvock
630m and 860m ne of nether garvock

Barrows, 630m and 860m NE of Nether Garvock

Scotland
HES SM8773
Site type
630m and 860m ne of nether garvock
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Barrows, 630m and 860m NE of Nether Garvock is a pair of Bronze Age burial monuments situated in the upland landscape of Perthshire. The two barrows are positioned at distinct distances north-east of the settlement of Nether Garvock and represent typical funerary structures of the Bronze Age period. Such monuments served as burial places and would have held significant ceremonial and memorial importance within prehistoric communities. The site's location in open moorland reflects the Bronze Age preference for elevated positions that remained visible markers within the landscape for subsequent generations.

Barrows, 630m and 860m NE of Nether Garvock is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8773. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Barrows, 630m and 860m NE of Nether Garvock?

Barrows, 630m and 860m NE of Nether Garvock is a pair of Bronze Age burial monuments situated in the upland landscape of Perthshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8773.

Who is responsible for protecting Barrows, 630m and 860m NE of Nether Garvock?

Barrows, 630m and 860m NE of Nether Garvock 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 SM8773.

What other scheduled monuments are near Barrows, 630m and 860m NE of Nether Garvock?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun Knock, fort (1.7 km), St Serf's Church, Dunning (1.8 km), Millhaugh,enclosure and pit alignment 300m E of (2.6 km).

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