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Long barrow

Broadfold Cottage, long barrow 420m SW of

Scotland
HES SM9313
Site type
Long barrow
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Broadfold Cottage long barrow is a Neolithic communal burial monument located in Perthshire, Scotland, approximately 420 metres south-west of Broadfold Cottage itself. The monument dates to the Neolithic period and represents one of the characteristic megalithic burial structures of prehistoric Scotland, built as a repository for collective interment practices. Long barrows of this type typically comprised an earthen or stone mound covering a burial chamber or chambers, though the specific structural details and surviving condition of this particular example would require direct archaeological examination. The site's designation under the Historic Environment Scotland register reflects its importance as evidence of Neolithic settlement patterns and funerary traditions in the Perthshire region.

Broadfold Cottage, long barrow 420m SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9313. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Broadfold Cottage, long barrow 420m SW of?

Broadfold Cottage long barrow is a Neolithic communal burial monument located in Perthshire, Scotland, approximately 420 metres south-west of Broadfold Cottage itself. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9313.

Who is responsible for protecting Broadfold Cottage, long barrow 420m SW of?

Broadfold Cottage, long barrow 420m SW 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 SM9313.

What other scheduled monuments are near Broadfold Cottage, long barrow 420m SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Thorn, fort 70m NE of (0.5 km), Lochie, enclosure 350m SE of (1 km), Ogle Hill,fort (1.4 km).

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