Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCroftmoraig, burial mound 300m NNW of
Burial mound

Croftmoraig, burial mound 300m NNW of

Scotland
HES SM9003
Site type
Burial mound
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Croftmoraig burial mound is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument situated approximately 300 metres north-north-west of Croftmoraig in Perthshire, Scotland. The mound survives as an earthwork of modest dimensions typical of burial cairns from the prehistoric period, though its original form and internal structure remain incompletely documented in the available archaeological record. Such monuments reflect the ritual practices and social organisation of communities inhabiting central Scotland during the later prehistoric era, serving as enduring markers of burial and ceremonial significance within the landscape.

Croftmoraig, burial mound 300m NNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9003. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Croftmoraig, burial mound 300m NNW of?

Croftmoraig burial mound is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument situated approximately 300 metres north-north-west of Croftmoraig in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9003.

Who is responsible for protecting Croftmoraig, burial mound 300m NNW of?

Croftmoraig, burial mound 300m NNW 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 SM9003.

What other scheduled monuments are near Croftmoraig, burial mound 300m NNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Croftmoraig,stone circle (0.2 km), Newhall Bridge,two standing stones 400m SE of (0.9 km), Caisteal Mac Tuathal, fort 1200m NNW of Taymouth Castle (1.8 km).

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