Scheduled MonumentsScotlandArlary, square barrow 320m W of
Square barrow

Arlary, square barrow 320m W of

Scotland
HES SM7612
Site type
Square barrow
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Arlary, square barrow 320m W of, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Kinross-shire, Scotland. The site represents a square barrow form characteristic of Bronze Age burial practice in Scotland, a monument type that typically contained cremated or inhumed remains within a defined earthen or stone-built enclosure. The precise dimensions and current physical condition of this particular barrow are documented in archaeological records, though the site has not undergone modern excavation that would provide additional detail regarding its construction materials or grave goods. As with many Bronze Age barrows in central Scotland, this monument reflects the funerary practices and social organisation of communities during the second millennium before the Common Era.

Arlary, square barrow 320m W of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7612. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Arlary, square barrow 320m W of?

Arlary, square barrow 320m W of, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Kinross-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7612.

Who is responsible for protecting Arlary, square barrow 320m W of?

Arlary, square barrow 320m W of 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 SM7612.

What other scheduled monuments are near Arlary, square barrow 320m W of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Brunthill, settlement 200m NW of (5.3 km), Classlochie, souterrain 320m NE of (5.8 km), St Serf's Priory (5.9 km).

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