Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBroich, cursus, ring-ditch, barrow & palisade 600m SE of Duchlage
Cursus, ring-ditch, barrow & palisade 600m se of duchlage

Broich, cursus, ring-ditch, barrow & palisade 600m SE of Duchlage

Scotland
HES SM9135
Site type
Cursus, ring-ditch, barrow & palisade 600m se of duchlage
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Broich is a Neolithic ceremonial complex situated approximately 600 metres south-east of Duchlage in Perthshire, Scotland. The site comprises multiple components typical of early prehistoric ritual landscapes: a cursus, a ring-ditch, a barrow, and a palisade structure, indicating sustained ceremonial use spanning the Neolithic period. The cursus, a distinctive linear earthwork bounded by parallel banks, would have served ritual or processional functions characteristic of Neolithic monumental architecture in Scotland. The associated ring-ditch and barrow demonstrate the site's continued importance for burial and ceremonial practices, whilst the palisade structure suggests later phases of activity or delimitation of the sacred space.

Broich, cursus, ring-ditch, barrow & palisade 600m SE of Duchlage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9135. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Broich, cursus, ring-ditch, barrow & palisade 600m SE of Duchlage?

Broich is a Neolithic ceremonial complex situated approximately 600 metres south-east of Duchlage in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9135.

Who is responsible for protecting Broich, cursus, ring-ditch, barrow & palisade 600m SE of Duchlage?

Broich, cursus, ring-ditch, barrow & palisade 600m SE of Duchlage 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 SM9135.

What other scheduled monuments are near Broich, cursus, ring-ditch, barrow & palisade 600m SE of Duchlage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Machany,fort (5.8 km), Westerton,Roman signal station 230m NNE of (5.8 km), Dalchirla Farm,standing stone 270m N of (6.1 km).

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