Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBlacknowes, barrow 170m S of
Barrow

Blacknowes, barrow 170m S of

Scotland
HES SM7605
Site type
Barrow
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Blacknowes, barrow 170m S of, is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Kinross-shire, Scotland. The barrow dates to the Bronze Age and represents a burial tradition characteristic of early British funerary practice. As a surviving example of such monuments, it contributes to understanding settlement patterns and ritual practices across the Tayside region during the Bronze Age period. The site's preservation has made it of sufficient archaeological significance to merit official designation and recording within Scotland's national heritage corpus.

Blacknowes, barrow 170m S of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7605. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Blacknowes, barrow 170m S of?

Blacknowes, barrow 170m S of, is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Kinross-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7605.

Who is responsible for protecting Blacknowes, barrow 170m S of?

Blacknowes, barrow 170m S 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 SM7605.

What other scheduled monuments are near Blacknowes, barrow 170m S of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Classlochie, ring-ditches 300m ESE of (1.3 km), Classlochie, souterrain 320m NE of (1.6 km), Hatchbank, souterrains 220m N of and 280m NNW of (1.6 km).

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