Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBallownie,mound 100m NE of
Mound

Ballownie,mound 100m NE of

Scotland
HES SM6376
Site type
Mound
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ballownie mound is an ancient earthwork monument located approximately 100 metres north-east of Ballownie in Angus, Scotland. The mound represents a form of prehistoric or early medieval settlement evidence, though precise dating requires archaeological investigation. Such monuments in the Angus region typically relate to Iron Age or early historic occupation patterns, reflecting patterns of habitation and territorial organisation in eastern Scotland. The site's survival as an upstanding earthwork preserves important evidence of landscape use and settlement hierarchy during these formative periods of Scottish prehistory and early history.

Ballownie,mound 100m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6376. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ballownie,mound 100m NE of?

Ballownie mound is an ancient earthwork monument located approximately 100 metres north-east of Ballownie in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6376.

Who is responsible for protecting Ballownie,mound 100m NE of?

Ballownie,mound 100m NE 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 SM6376.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ballownie,mound 100m NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kincraig,enclosure and ring ditch 300m E of (6.5 km), Balbirnie Mill,enclosure 300m ENE of (6.9 km), Arrat's Mill, barrows 535m NE of (7.2 km).

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