Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDell Farm,burial mounds 350m NE of
Burial mounds

Dell Farm,burial mounds 350m NE of

Scotland
HES SM4536
Site type
Burial mounds
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Dell Farm burial mounds is a Bronze Age funerary monument located approximately 350 metres north-east of Dell Farm in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The site comprises burial mounds typical of Bronze Age ritual and mortuary practice in the Scottish Highlands, reflecting the funerary traditions of the early metal-working period. Such monuments are significant for understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and burial customs in northern Scotland during the second millennium BC. The site is recorded within the Scheduled Monument register under the official designation HES INSPIRE SM4536.

Dell Farm,burial mounds 350m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4536. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dell Farm,burial mounds 350m NE of?

Dell Farm burial mounds is a Bronze Age funerary monument located approximately 350 metres north-east of Dell Farm in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4536.

Who is responsible for protecting Dell Farm,burial mounds 350m NE of?

Dell Farm,burial mounds 350m NE 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 SM4536.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dell Farm,burial mounds 350m NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun Scriben,fort (6.4 km), Dun Deardail, forts 410m and 520m ENE of Fasnagruig (7.6 km), 'Crusader', remains of jet-powered boat, 520m SE of Achnahannet settlement (8.9 km).

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