Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHillside, barrow and settlement 140m SE of Oakbank
Barrow and settlement 140m se of oakbank

Hillside, barrow and settlement 140m SE of Oakbank

Scotland
HES SM6135
Site type
Barrow and settlement 140m se of oakbank
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Hillside is a Bronze Age barrow and settlement located 140 metres south-east of Oakbank in Angus, Scotland. The site comprises a funerary monument typical of the Bronze Age period, accompanied by evidence of contemporary settlement activity in the immediate vicinity. The barrow represents an important example of Bronze Age burial practice in eastern Scotland, whilst the associated settlement remains demonstrate the domestic occupation of the landscape during this era. The monument is recorded in the Historic Environment Record under the designation HES INSPIRE SM6135.

Hillside, barrow and settlement 140m SE of Oakbank is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6135. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hillside, barrow and settlement 140m SE of Oakbank?

Hillside is a Bronze Age barrow and settlement located 140 metres south-east of Oakbank in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6135.

Who is responsible for protecting Hillside, barrow and settlement 140m SE of Oakbank?

Hillside, barrow and settlement 140m SE of Oakbank 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 SM6135.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hillside, barrow and settlement 140m SE of Oakbank?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Newbigging,ring ditches 300m S of (1.9 km), Newbigging,enclosures,ring ditches and souterrain 300m SW of (2 km), Dun, Roman camp, prehistoric settlement and enclosure, Park House (2.2 km).

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