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Balhomais stone circle and barrow is a Bronze Age ceremonial monument located in Perthshire, Scotland, situated approximately 20 metres north-north-west of the junction between the B846 road and the entrance to Balhomais Farm. The site comprises two distinct elements: a stone circle and an associated burial mound, typical of ritual complexes constructed during the later prehistoric period. The monument lies upon bedrock of the Southern Highland Group, composed of alternating psammite and pelite formations that originated during the Middle Cambrian period, giving the surrounding landscape its characteristic geology.
The stone circle represents a focal point for ceremonial and communal activity in Bronze Age society, whilst the barrow would have served as a burial monument for a high-status individual or family group. The juxtaposition of these two elements at Balhomais reflects a common pattern of monument clustering in Bronze Age Perthshire, where ritual and mortuary practices were conducted in close proximity. The site's positioning relative to the modern road network indicates its enduring significance within the local landscape.
The monument is protected under Historic Environment Scotland's designation SM1499, ensuring its preservation and management as part of Scotland's archaeological heritage. The site remains an important resource for understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and ceremonial practice across the Perthshire region.
Balhomais stone circle and barrow, 20m NNW of junction at B846 and Balhomais Farm entrance is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1499. View the official record →
Balhomais stone circle and barrow is a Bronze Age ceremonial monument located in Perthshire, Scotland, situated approximately 20 metres north-north-west of the junction between the B846 road and the entrance to Balhomais Farm. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1499.
Balhomais stone circle and barrow, 20m NNW of junction at B846 and Balhomais Farm entrance 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 SM1499.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carse Farm,stone circle 350m WNW of (2.3 km), Tirinie, three round burial mounds S and SE of (2.9 km), Croftmoraig, burial mound 300m NNW of (3.2 km).
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Balhomais stone circle and barrow, 20m NNW of junction at B846 and Balhomais Farm entrance stands on Southern Highland Group, bedrock that formed in the Middle Cambrian. The rock here is psammite and pelite.