Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBelnaglack, burnt mound 450m ENE of
Burnt mound

Belnaglack, burnt mound 450m ENE of

Scotland
HES SM11390
Site type
Burnt mound
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Belnaglack is a Bronze Age burnt mound situated approximately 450 metres east-north-east of Belnaglack in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The monument comprises a distinctive mound of fire-cracked stone and charred material, characteristic of prehistoric cooking sites that operated during the Bronze Age. Such burnt mounds, known locally as fulachtaí fia in Irish archaeology, represent the heated stones used in communal food preparation, likely involving the boiling of water for cooking meat and other foodstuffs. The site contributes to our understanding of Bronze Age settlement patterns and subsistence practices in north-east Scotland.

Belnaglack, burnt mound 450m ENE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11390. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Belnaglack, burnt mound 450m ENE of?

Belnaglack is a Bronze Age burnt mound situated approximately 450 metres east-north-east of Belnaglack in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11390.

Who is responsible for protecting Belnaglack, burnt mound 450m ENE of?

Belnaglack, burnt mound 450m ENE 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 SM11390.

What other scheduled monuments are near Belnaglack, burnt mound 450m ENE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tulloch, cupmarks 335m SW of (6.1 km), Deskryshiel, hut circle 680m SE of (7.4 km), Torr na Sithinn Wood, cairn (7.8 km).

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