Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGlenbreck,two barrows 1280m NE of
Two barrows

Glenbreck,two barrows 1280m NE of

Scotland
HES SM2724
Site type
Two barrows
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Glenbreck, two barrows 1280m NE of, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Peeblesshire, Scotland. The site consists of two burial mounds situated in the upland landscape of the region, characteristic of the mortuary practices employed during the Bronze Age when such barrows served as communal or individual sepulchral monuments. These earthworks represent evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and ritual activity in the Scottish Borders, contributing to understanding of Bronze Age funerary traditions in south-central Scotland. The monument is recorded under Historic Environment Scotland's designation system as SM2724.

Glenbreck,two barrows 1280m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2724. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Glenbreck,two barrows 1280m NE of?

Glenbreck, two barrows 1280m NE of, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Peeblesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2724.

Who is responsible for protecting Glenbreck,two barrows 1280m NE of?

Glenbreck,two barrows 1280m 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 SM2724.

What other scheduled monuments are near Glenbreck,two barrows 1280m NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Grange Hill, platform settlement 1000m ENE of Glenbreck (0.5 km), Glenwhappen Rig, palisaded enclosure 1450m NE of Glenbreck (0.7 km), Menzion Farm,palisaded settlement 1550m SW of (0.8 km).

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