Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCoultra,burial mound 225m NW of
Burial mound

Coultra,burial mound 225m NW of

Scotland
HES SM6012
Site type
Burial mound
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Coultra, burial mound 225m NW of, is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Fife, Scotland. The monument survives as an earthwork of archaeological significance, representing funerary practices of the Bronze Age period when such mounds served as visible markers for elite or community burials. The site is recorded within the national heritage record as SM6012 and remains an important example of prehistoric mortuary architecture in the Fife region. Its preservation contributes to understanding settlement patterns and ritual practices in early Bronze Age Scotland.

Coultra,burial mound 225m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6012. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Coultra,burial mound 225m NW of?

Coultra, burial mound 225m NW of, is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Fife, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6012.

Who is responsible for protecting Coultra,burial mound 225m NW of?

Coultra,burial mound 225m NW 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 SM6012.

What other scheduled monuments are near Coultra,burial mound 225m NW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mountquhanie Castle,70m NE of Mountquhanie House (2.2 km), Creich Castle (3.1 km), Creich,St Devenic's Church (3.2 km).

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