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Knockanbuie is a ring-ditch monument situated 550 metres east-south-east of Knockanbuie in Nairnshire, Scotland. The site lies upon Middle Old Red Sandstone bedrock, comprising conglomerate, sandstone, siltstone and mudstone laid down during the Middle Devonian period. This geology provided both the natural foundation and readily available stone for the monument's construction.
Ring-ditches are prehistoric earthworks consisting of a circular or near-circular ditch, often accompanied by an internal or external bank. Dating principally to the Bronze Age, these monuments typically mark the locations of burial mounds or ceremonial sites. The circular earthwork at Knockanbuie would have been a significant focal point within the Bronze Age landscape of northern Scotland, visible across the surrounding terrain.
The monument is protected by Historic Environment Scotland under scheduled monument reference SM5144. As a scheduled site, Knockanbuie benefits from statutory protection that guards against damage and unauthorised disturbance. The ring-ditch remains an important archaeological resource, contributing to understanding of Bronze Age settlement patterns and ceremonial practices in the Highlands.
Knockanbuie,ring-ditch 550m ESE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5144. View the official record →
Knockanbuie is a ring-ditch monument situated 550 metres east-south-east of Knockanbuie in Nairnshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5144.
Knockanbuie,ring-ditch 550m ESE 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 SM5144.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Knockanbuie,enclosure 520m SE of (0.2 km), Brackla Farm,enclosure 300m SW of (1.3 km), Heatherdean, henge 30m SSE of, Lochside (3.5 km).
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Knockanbuie,ring-ditch 550m ESE of stands on Middle Old Red Sandstone (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Middle Devonian. The rock here is conglomerate, sandstone, siltstone and mudstone.