Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHallhole, barrow 600m ESE of
Barrow

Hallhole, barrow 600m ESE of

Scotland
HES SM6949
Site type
Barrow
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hallhole, barrow 600m ESE of, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Perthshire, Scotland. The site represents a characteristic example of the burial practice prevalent in the Bronze Age when such earthworks served as prominent markers in the landscape, likely containing inhumations or cremations alongside grave goods. The barrow's location in Perthshire places it within a region particularly rich in prehistoric funerary archaeology, where numerous contemporary monuments testify to sustained settlement and ritual activity. As a recorded monument within the Historic Environment Record under INSPIRE reference SM6949, the site contributes to our understanding of Bronze Age mortuary practices and territorial organisation in central Scotland.

Hallhole, barrow 600m ESE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6949. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hallhole, barrow 600m ESE of?

Hallhole, barrow 600m ESE of, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6949.

Who is responsible for protecting Hallhole, barrow 600m ESE of?

Hallhole, barrow 600m 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 SM6949.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hallhole, barrow 600m ESE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kirkton of Collace, cairn 420m S of Flowerdale Farm (6.9 km), Kirkton of Collace, enclosure 380m ENE of (7.1 km), Loanhead, standing stones 450m NE of (7.2 km).

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