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Croftmoraig is a burial mound situated 300 metres north-north-west of the settlement at Croftmoraig in Perthshire. The monument stands upon bedrock of the Southern Highland Group, geological formations dating to the Middle Cambrian period composed of alternating psammite and pelite. These durable metamorphic rocks underlie much of the surrounding landscape, providing a stable foundation for this Bronze Age or Iron Age burial structure.
The mound belongs to a significant class of prehistoric funerary monuments found throughout Scotland. Such burial mounds typically contained interred remains, grave goods, and structural elements indicative of the ritual practices and social organisation of their period. The specific topography and local geology of the Perthshire site would have influenced both the monument's construction and its preservation over subsequent millennia.
Croftmoraig is protected as a scheduled monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9003, recognising its archaeological importance and historical significance. This designation ensures the site's preservation and restricts unauthorised disturbance or excavation, allowing future generations the opportunity to study this remains of Scotland's prehistoric burial practices.
Croftmoraig, burial mound 300m NNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9003. View the official record →
Croftmoraig is a burial mound situated 300 metres north-north-west of the settlement at Croftmoraig in Perthshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9003.
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.
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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Croftmoraig, burial mound 300m NNW of stands on Southern Highland Group, bedrock that formed in the Middle Cambrian. The rock here is psammite and pelite.