Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKettlebridge, barrows SW of Back Park
Barrows sw of back park

Kettlebridge, barrows SW of Back Park

Scotland
HES SM6900
Site type
Barrows sw of back park
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Kettlebridge is a Bronze Age barrow cemetery located southwest of Back Park in Fife, Scotland. The site comprises multiple burial mounds characteristic of second-millennium BCE funerary practice in Scotland, representing an important concentration of prehistoric mortuary monuments in the region. The barrows at Kettlebridge reflect the ritual and social practices of Bronze Age communities, with their construction and positioning within the landscape offering insight into settlement patterns and territorial organization during this period. As a scheduled ancient monument, the site remains significant for understanding Bronze Age burial traditions and social hierarchy in Fife.

Kettlebridge, barrows SW of Back Park is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6900. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kettlebridge, barrows SW of Back Park?

Kettlebridge is a Bronze Age barrow cemetery located southwest of Back Park in Fife, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6900.

Who is responsible for protecting Kettlebridge, barrows SW of Back Park?

Kettlebridge, barrows SW of Back Park 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 SM6900.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kettlebridge, barrows SW of Back Park?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Glenorkie, barrows 300m SSE of (0.4 km), Forthar Cottage, enclosure 200m W of (0.7 km), Kirkforthar House and Dovecot (2.6 km).

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