Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGlenorkie, barrows 300m SSE of
Barrows

Glenorkie, barrows 300m SSE of

Scotland
HES SM6751
Site type
Barrows
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Glenorkie, barrows 300m SSE of is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Fife, Scotland. The site consists of barrow earthworks situated approximately 300 metres south-southeast of Glenorkie, representing burial practices characteristic of the Bronze Age period. Such monuments are typically associated with elite or community interment practices and reflect the ritual and social structures of prehistoric Scotland. The barrows remain significant archaeological features that contribute to the understanding of Bronze Age settlement patterns and funerary customs in the Fife region.

Glenorkie, barrows 300m SSE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6751. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Glenorkie, barrows 300m SSE of?

Glenorkie, barrows 300m SSE of is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Fife, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6751.

Who is responsible for protecting Glenorkie, barrows 300m SSE of?

Glenorkie, barrows 300m SSE 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 SM6751.

What other scheduled monuments are near Glenorkie, barrows 300m SSE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Forthar Cottage, enclosure 200m W of (0.4 km), Kirkforthar House and Dovecot (2.3 km), Kirkforthar Chapel (2.4 km).

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