Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDomnaheiche, burial mound 350m NE of
Burial mound

Domnaheiche, burial mound 350m NE of

Scotland
HES SM6532
Site type
Burial mound
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Domnaheiche is a Bronze Age burial mound situated in Perthshire, Scotland, approximately 350 metres north-east of Domnaheiche itself. The monument represents a funerary practice characteristic of the Bronze Age period, when such earthen mounds were constructed to mark burial sites and commemorate the dead within their communities. The mound's survival to the present day provides archaeological evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and mortuary practices in central Scotland. As a scheduled monument under Historic Environment Scotland protection, it contributes to understanding of the region's Bronze Age cultural landscape.

Domnaheiche, burial mound 350m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6532. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Domnaheiche, burial mound 350m NE of?

Domnaheiche is a Bronze Age burial mound situated in Perthshire, Scotland, approximately 350 metres north-east of Domnaheiche itself. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6532.

Who is responsible for protecting Domnaheiche, burial mound 350m NE of?

Domnaheiche, burial mound 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 SM6532.

What other scheduled monuments are near Domnaheiche, burial mound 350m NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cup marked rocks 60m NNW, 110m N and 135m NNE of Lurgan Steading (8 km), Glassie, cup-marked rock 720m W of (8.8 km), Dull,cross,Aberfeldy (9 km).

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