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Inchbare cursus is a Neolithic ceremonial monument located in Angus, Scotland, situated to the northeast of Inchbare. The site comprises a linear earthwork characteristic of cursus monuments, a monument type dating to the Neolithic period and typically consisting of parallel banks and ditches extending over considerable distances. Such monuments are believed to have served ritual or processional functions in Neolithic society, though their precise ceremonial purpose remains subject to scholarly debate. The Inchbare cursus represents an important example of Neolithic monumental architecture in eastern Scotland, contributing to our understanding of prehistoric settlement patterns and ritual practices in the region.
Inchbare,cursus NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6373. View the official record →
Inchbare cursus is a Neolithic ceremonial monument located in Angus, Scotland, situated to the northeast of Inchbare. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6373.
Inchbare,cursus NE 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 SM6373.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kincraig,enclosure and ring ditch 300m E of (7.2 km), Balbirnie Mill,enclosure 300m ENE of (7.6 km), Arrat, burial ground and hospital 65m E of Magdalene's Chapel Cottage (7.7 km).
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