Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKnowe of Angerow, mound
Mound

Knowe of Angerow, mound

Scotland
HES SM1288
Site type
Mound
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Knowe of Angerow is a mound located in Orkney, Scotland, that represents a burial monument of probable Neolithic or Bronze Age date. The monument survives as an earthen mound, though its original form and internal structure require further archaeological investigation to establish its precise chronology and function. Such mounds in Orkney typically relate to the region's rich prehistoric funerary traditions, when communities constructed substantial burial structures across the islands. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland national record and remains an important element of the local archaeological landscape.

Knowe of Angerow, mound is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1288. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Knowe of Angerow, mound?

Knowe of Angerow is a mound located in Orkney, Scotland, that represents a burial monument of probable Neolithic or Bronze Age date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1288.

Who is responsible for protecting Knowe of Angerow, mound?

Knowe of Angerow, mound 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 SM1288.

What other scheduled monuments are near Knowe of Angerow, mound?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Burn of Selta, farmsteads, field system and associated remains (4.7 km), Skae Frue, mound 300m SW of Buckan (5.5 km), Ring of Bookan,chambered cairn 180m SW of Bookan (5.5 km).

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