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Borlum ring-ditch is a prehistoric circular earthwork located in Inverness-shire, Scotland, situated approximately 170 metres north-east of Borlum itself. The monument consists of a ditch forming a ring or circular enclosure, a common feature of Bronze Age settlement and ritual sites in Scotland. Ring-ditches of this type typically date to the Bronze Age and often functioned as domestic enclosures, defensive structures, or ceremonial spaces, though their precise chronology and function require archaeological investigation. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland national record under the reference SM5142.
Borlum,ring-ditch 170m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5142. View the official record →
Borlum ring-ditch is a prehistoric circular earthwork located in Inverness-shire, Scotland, situated approximately 170 metres north-east of Borlum itself. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5142.
Borlum,ring-ditch 170m 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 SM5142.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Midtown, burnt mounds 850m NNE of (6.1 km), Clachandruim, three hut circles 540m, 680m and 750m WSW of (6.3 km), Baile na Creige, cairns 185m SSW and 175m SSE of (6.5 km).
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