Scheduled MonumentsScotlandJasmine Cottage, cursus monument and barrows 160m SE of
Cursus monument and barrows

Jasmine Cottage, cursus monument and barrows 160m SE of

Scotland
HES SM6572
Site type
Cursus monument and barrows
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Jasmine Cottage Cursus is a Neolithic ceremonial monument located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, consisting of a linear earthwork typical of cursus monuments dating to the earlier Neolithic period, approximately 3500–3000 BC. The monument comprises parallel ditches defining a corridor-like structure, a form characteristic of cursus monuments across Britain and interpreted as processional or ceremonial avenues. Associated barrows located approximately 160 metres south-east of the cursus monument suggest the site continued to hold ritual significance during the Bronze Age, when burial mounds were constructed nearby. The survival of both earthwork features indicates the site's sustained importance as a focus for ceremonial activity across multiple prehistoric periods.

Jasmine Cottage, cursus monument and barrows 160m SE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6572. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Jasmine Cottage, cursus monument and barrows 160m SE of?

Jasmine Cottage Cursus is a Neolithic ceremonial monument located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, consisting of a linear earthwork typical of cursus monuments dating to the earlier Neolithic period, approximately 3500–3000 BC. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6572.

Who is responsible for protecting Jasmine Cottage, cursus monument and barrows 160m SE of?

Jasmine Cottage, cursus monument and barrows 160m 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 SM6572.

What other scheduled monuments are near Jasmine Cottage, cursus monument and barrows 160m SE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standingstones,stone circle 300m NNW of (3.9 km), Little Clinterty, standing stone 20m E of (4.3 km), Hillhead of Clinterty, hut circle 135m SSW of (6 km).

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