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Gerrieswells is a Bronze Age ceremonial complex in Aberdeenshire comprising both a long barrow and an associated round cairn situated approximately 400 metres to the south-east. The long barrow represents a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age burial monument, whilst the round cairn exemplifies the shift towards Bronze Age funerary practices. The site demonstrates the evolving traditions of burial architecture in north-east Scotland during the prehistoric period, with both structures indicating sustained ritual and commemorative use of the landscape. The monuments are recorded under Historic Environment Scotland's INSPIRE designation SM4908.
Gerrieswells,long barrow and round cairn 400m ESE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4908. View the official record →
Gerrieswells is a Bronze Age ceremonial complex in Aberdeenshire comprising both a long barrow and an associated round cairn situated approximately 400 metres to the south-east. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4908.
Gerrieswells,long barrow and round cairn 400m ESE of dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a long barrow and round cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Gerrieswells,long barrow and round cairn 400m ESE 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 SM4908.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stoneyfield,stone circle N of (2.9 km), Kinnoir Old Church,church 550m WSW of Corse of Kinnoir (4.3 km), Stone circle, 660m NW of Hillhead of Frendraught (4.3 km).
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