Scheduled MonumentsScotlandErskine's Knap,burial mound 600m SE of Scotston
Burial mound 600m se of scotston

Erskine's Knap,burial mound 600m SE of Scotston

Scotland
HES SM5168
Site type
Burial mound 600m se of scotston
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Erskine's Knap is a Bronze Age burial mound situated approximately 600 metres south-east of Scotston in Kincardineshire, Scotland. The monument survives as a earthen mound and represents a funerary tradition characteristic of Bronze Age communities in north-east Scotland, reflecting patterns of ritual burial and commemoration practised during the second millennium before the present era. The site has been recorded within the national heritage designation system as a scheduled monument, recognising its archaeological significance and potential to contribute to understanding of prehistoric settlement and mortuary practices in the region.

Erskine's Knap,burial mound 600m SE of Scotston is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5168. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Erskine's Knap,burial mound 600m SE of Scotston?

Erskine's Knap is a Bronze Age burial mound situated approximately 600 metres south-east of Scotston in Kincardineshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5168.

Who is responsible for protecting Erskine's Knap,burial mound 600m SE of Scotston?

Erskine's Knap,burial mound 600m SE of Scotston 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 SM5168.

What other scheduled monuments are near Erskine's Knap,burial mound 600m SE of Scotston?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn of Shiels, cairn (1.9 km), Cairn of Arthurhouse, 260m W of Thornylea (2.7 km), Fordoun,homestead moat (3.6 km).

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