Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKnockloam,ring-ditches 500m NW of
Ring-ditches

Knockloam,ring-ditches 500m NW of

Scotland
HES SM5195
Site type
Ring-ditches
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Knockloam ring-ditches, located 500 metres north-west of Knockloam in Nairnshire, is a prehistoric monument comprising one or more circular ditched enclosures. The site dates to the Bronze Age, a period during which such ring-ditch monuments were constructed across Scotland, typically serving ceremonial, domestic, or funerary functions. Ring-ditches of this type are characterised by circular or sub-circular ditches that may have enclosed timber structures or earthen mounds, though their precise original purpose remains subject to scholarly debate. The monument is recorded in the Nairnshire archaeological record and designated as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its significance to understanding Bronze Age settlement and ritual practices in the Highlands region.

Knockloam,ring-ditches 500m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5195. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Knockloam,ring-ditches 500m NW of?

Knockloam ring-ditches, located 500 metres north-west of Knockloam in Nairnshire, is a prehistoric monument comprising one or more circular ditched enclosures. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5195.

Who is responsible for protecting Knockloam,ring-ditches 500m NW of?

Knockloam,ring-ditches 500m NW 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 SM5195.

What other scheduled monuments are near Knockloam,ring-ditches 500m NW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Findlay,fort (1.7 km), Brackla Farm,enclosure 300m SW of (1.8 km), Slagachorrie, dun 835m NW of (2.3 km).

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