Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMahaar, barrow 320m N of
Barrow

Mahaar, barrow 320m N of

Scotland
HES SM7445
Site type
Barrow
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mahaar, barrow 320m N of, is a Bronze Age burial mound situated in Wigtownshire, south-western Scotland. The monument represents a typical form of funerary monument from the Bronze Age period, when such barrows served as burial structures for individuals of significance within their communities. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland database under the reference SM7445, reflecting its recognition as a scheduled monument of archaeological importance. Like other barrows in the region, it contributes to the archaeological evidence for Bronze Age settlement and mortuary practices in south-western Scotland.

Mahaar, barrow 320m N of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7445. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mahaar, barrow 320m N of?

Mahaar, barrow 320m N of, is a Bronze Age burial mound situated in Wigtownshire, south-western Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7445.

Who is responsible for protecting Mahaar, barrow 320m N of?

Mahaar, barrow 320m N 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 SM7445.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mahaar, barrow 320m N of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including East Galdenoch, enclosures 100m SE of (2.7 km), East Galdenoch, fort 450m SSW of (3 km), Garthland Mains, enclosures 190m S of (4 km).

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