Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHills of Bendochy,burial mound 700m SE of
Burial mound

Hills of Bendochy,burial mound 700m SE of

Scotland
HES SM4774
Site type
Burial mound
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hills of Bendochy is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Perthshire, Scotland, approximately 700 metres south-east of the settlement of Bendochy. The mound represents a funerary monument typical of second millennium BC practice in central Scotland, when such earthworks served as prominent markers for elite burial deposits. The monument survives as an earthwork feature within the wider archaeological landscape of the region, contributing to understanding of Bronze Age mortuary practices and settlement patterns in Perthshire.

Hills of Bendochy,burial mound 700m SE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4774. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hills of Bendochy,burial mound 700m SE of?

Hills of Bendochy is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Perthshire, Scotland, approximately 700 metres south-east of the settlement of Bendochy. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4774.

Who is responsible for protecting Hills of Bendochy,burial mound 700m SE of?

Hills of Bendochy,burial mound 700m SE 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 SM4774.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hills of Bendochy,burial mound 700m SE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hillfoot, ring-ditches 400m WNW of (5.9 km), Gallowhill,stone circle 130m NE of (6.7 km), Macbeth's Law,mound,Lawton House (6.7 km).

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