Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKinalty,cursus 500m E of
Cursus

Kinalty,cursus 500m E of

Scotland
HES SM6309
Site type
Cursus
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Kinalty cursus is a Neolithic monumental earthwork located in Angus, Scotland. The site comprises a substantial linear enclosure, characteristic of cursus monuments, which were constructed during the Neolithic period, typically between 4000 and 3000 BCE. These monuments served ritual or ceremonial purposes, often associated with funerary practices or communal gatherings, though their precise function remains debated among archaeologists. The earthwork survives as an archaeological feature of significance for understanding Neolithic settlement patterns and monumental construction practices in eastern Scotland.

Kinalty,cursus 500m E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6309. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kinalty,cursus 500m E of?

Kinalty cursus is a Neolithic monumental earthwork located in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6309.

Who is responsible for protecting Kinalty,cursus 500m E of?

Kinalty,cursus 500m E 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 SM6309.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kinalty,cursus 500m E of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Newmill,ring ditch 600m SW of (6.5 km), Nether Arniefoul, unenclosed settlement 500m NE of (6.7 km), Denoon Law, fort (6.8 km).

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