Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDundaff Hill, mound 550m NE of summit
Mound 550m ne of summit

Dundaff Hill, mound 550m NE of summit

Scotland
HES SM6553
Site type
Mound 550m ne of summit
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Dundaff Hill Mound is a Bronze Age burial monument situated approximately 550 metres north-east of the summit of Dundaff Hill in Stirlingshire, Scotland. The mound represents a funerary structure of the type commonly constructed during the Bronze Age period for the interment of significant individuals or family groups. Its survival as a distinct earthwork demonstrates the persistence of Bronze Age monuments in the Scottish landscape, though like many such features it has been subject to erosion and agricultural activity over millennia. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland database under the designation SM6553.

Dundaff Hill, mound 550m NE of summit is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6553. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dundaff Hill, mound 550m NE of summit?

Dundaff Hill Mound is a Bronze Age burial monument situated approximately 550 metres north-east of the summit of Dundaff Hill in Stirlingshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6553.

Who is responsible for protecting Dundaff Hill, mound 550m NE of summit?

Dundaff Hill, mound 550m NE of summit 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 SM6553.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dundaff Hill, mound 550m NE of summit?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Antonine Wall, Wester Dullatur to East Dullatur (7.9 km), Antonine Wall, camp, fortlet, fort and settlement, Croy Hill (8.4 km), Antonine Wall, B802 to N of Cuilmuir View, Croy (8.8 km).

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