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Flagstaff Hill barrow is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Fife, Scotland, approximately 725 metres east-north-east of Blinkbonny. The site represents a significant example of prehistoric funerary practice in the region, belonging to the Bronze Age period when such earthen mounds served as burial chambers for individuals of social standing within their communities. The barrow's physical form comprises an earthen mound typical of Bronze Age burial constructions, which would have originally contained inhumation or cremation deposits, though the precise condition and contents of this particular example are not fully documented in readily accessible scholarly sources. As a scheduled monument under Historic Environment Scotland's protection, Flagstaff Hill barrow contributes to understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and burial practices across Fife.
Flagstaff Hill barrow, 725m ENE of Blinkbonny is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13770. View the official record →
Flagstaff Hill barrow is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Fife, Scotland, approximately 725 metres east-north-east of Blinkbonny. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13770.
Flagstaff Hill barrow, 725m ENE of Blinkbonny 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 SM13770.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Newburn Old Parish Church (1.4 km), Balcarres Chapel (2.3 km), Largo Parish Church,cross slab (3.3 km).
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