Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCursus and barrows, 240m NE of Bullionfield
240m ne of bullionfield

Cursus and barrows, 240m NE of Bullionfield

Scotland
HES SM6560
Site type
240m ne of bullionfield
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Cursus and barrows, 240m NE of Bullionfield is a Neolithic ceremonial complex located in Perthshire, Scotland. The site comprises a cursus monument, a characteristic elongated rectangular earthwork of the Neolithic period, alongside associated burial mounds or barrows. Cursus monuments are among the earliest large-scale communal constructions in Britain, typically dating to the fourth millennium BCE, and served ritual and ceremonial functions within prehistoric communities. The Bullionfield complex exemplifies the landscape organisation and monumental building practices of early Neolithic societies in Scotland.

Cursus and barrows, 240m NE of Bullionfield is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6560. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cursus and barrows, 240m NE of Bullionfield?

Cursus and barrows, 240m NE of Bullionfield is a Neolithic ceremonial complex located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6560.

Who is responsible for protecting Cursus and barrows, 240m NE of Bullionfield?

Cursus and barrows, 240m NE of Bullionfield 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 SM6560.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cursus and barrows, 240m NE of Bullionfield?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barrow, 350m NNW of 28 Red Cliffs (1.4 km), Unenclosed settlement and enclosure, 185m north of Eastbank Farm (2.7 km), Balmerino Abbey (6.5 km).

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