Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBallaggan, mound 420m WNW of
Mound

Ballaggan, mound 420m WNW of

Scotland
HES SM11900
Site type
Mound
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ballaggan, mound 420m WNW of, is an ancient mound located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The site is recorded in the national heritage register as a prehistoric or early medieval earthwork, though the precise dating and original purpose of the monument require further archaeological investigation to establish with certainty. Such mounds in the Scottish Highlands commonly functioned as burial cairns, settlement bases, or ritual centres during prehistoric periods, though without specific excavation records this particular example remains incompletely understood. The monument's survival in the modern landscape represents an important archaeological resource for understanding early settlement patterns in the northern Scottish Highlands.

Ballaggan, mound 420m WNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11900. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ballaggan, mound 420m WNW of?

Ballaggan, mound 420m WNW of, is an ancient mound located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11900.

Who is responsible for protecting Ballaggan, mound 420m WNW of?

Ballaggan, mound 420m WNW 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 SM11900.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ballaggan, mound 420m WNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Daltullich House, enclosure 245m NE of (2.2 km), Mains of Daviot Farm, ring cairn and stone circle 600m NNE of (3.6 km), Daviot Castle (3.9 km).

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