Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGun Port,burial mound 45m N of
Burial mound

Gun Port,burial mound 45m N of

Scotland
HES SM5002
Site type
Burial mound
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Gun Port, burial mound 45 metres north of, is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Ross-shire, Scotland. The monument represents a type of funerary monument common to northern Scotland during the Bronze Age period, when such earthen mounds were constructed as repositories for the deceased. The mound's survival to the present day provides archaeological evidence for Bronze Age burial practices in the Highlands. Like many such monuments across Scotland, it contributes to our understanding of prehistoric settlement patterns and ritual behaviour in Ross-shire during the Bronze Age.

Gun Port,burial mound 45m N of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5002. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Gun Port,burial mound 45m N of?

Gun Port, burial mound 45 metres north of, is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Ross-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5002.

Who is responsible for protecting Gun Port,burial mound 45m N of?

Gun Port,burial mound 45m N 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 SM5002.

What other scheduled monuments are near Gun Port,burial mound 45m N of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Craig Castle,tower (4.5 km), Cnoc an Teampuill,chapel (5.4 km), Easter Brae,long cairn & cairn (6.8 km).

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