Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBalharvie Moss,cross-incised stone 420m NNE of Miller's Loch
Cross-incised stone 420m nne of miller's loch

Balharvie Moss,cross-incised stone 420m NNE of Miller's Loch

Scotland
HES SM6342
Site type
Cross-incised stone 420m nne of miller's loch
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Balharvie Moss is a cross-incised stone located approximately 420 metres north-north-east of Miller's Loch in Fife, Scotland. The stone bears incised cross markings characteristic of Early Christian or Pictish period monuments, dating broadly to the early medieval period. Such cross-incised stones are understood to have held religious or territorial significance within early medieval Scottish communities, though the precise function and chronology of individual examples remain subjects of scholarly discussion. The monument is recorded within the national heritage database under HES INSPIRE reference SM6342.

Balharvie Moss,cross-incised stone 420m NNE of Miller's Loch is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6342. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Balharvie Moss,cross-incised stone 420m NNE of Miller's Loch?

Balharvie Moss is a cross-incised stone located approximately 420 metres north-north-east of Miller's Loch in Fife, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6342.

Who is responsible for protecting Balharvie Moss,cross-incised stone 420m NNE of Miller's Loch?

Balharvie Moss,cross-incised stone 420m NNE of Miller's Loch 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 SM6342.

What other scheduled monuments are near Balharvie Moss,cross-incised stone 420m NNE of Miller's Loch?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Maiden Castle, fort (0.8 km), Wester Upper Urquhart,cairn 1700m SSE of,West Lomond (1.7 km), Chancefield Wood earthworks, SE of Chancefield (2.2 km).

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