Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBlairdrummond, barrow 150m E of Old Farm
Barrow 150m e of old farm

Blairdrummond, barrow 150m E of Old Farm

Scotland
HES SM6555
Site type
Barrow 150m e of old farm
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Blairdrummond, barrow 150m E of Old Farm is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Perthshire, Scotland. The monument represents a form of funerary architecture characteristic of the Bronze Age period, when such earthwork barrows served as burial structures for individuals of status within contemporary communities. Located near Old Farm at Blairdrummond, the site is recorded in the national monuments record under the designation SM6555. The barrow's survival to the present day, despite centuries of agricultural activity in the surrounding landscape, provides evidence of Bronze Age settlement and mortuary practices in central Scotland.

Blairdrummond, barrow 150m E of Old Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6555. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Blairdrummond, barrow 150m E of Old Farm?

Blairdrummond, barrow 150m E of Old Farm is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6555.

Who is responsible for protecting Blairdrummond, barrow 150m E of Old Farm?

Blairdrummond, barrow 150m E of Old Farm 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 SM6555.

What other scheduled monuments are near Blairdrummond, barrow 150m E of Old Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Touch Muir,dun (7.1 km), Carleatheran, cairn at summit, Gargunnock Hills (8.1 km), Woodside,homestead 600m SSW of (8.4 km).

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