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Mill of Balrownie ring ditch is a prehistoric circular earthwork situated in Angus, Scotland, approximately 200 metres south-east of the Mill of Balrownie itself. Ring ditches of this type date predominantly from the Bronze Age and represent the remains of domestic structures or ceremonial enclosures, defined by a ditch that once enclosed a central area. The monument lies on bedrock of the Strathmore Group, comprising sandstone with subordinate conglomerate, siltstone and mudstone, typical geology of this region that would have provided stable ground for settlement.
The ring ditch survives as an archaeological earthwork, its form preserved in the landscape despite the passage of millennia. Such monuments are valuable sources of evidence for understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and land use in eastern Scotland. The archaeological significance of the site is recognised through its protection by Historic Environment Scotland.
The monument is listed in the national record under reference SM6472, ensuring its preservation for future study and public access. Ring ditches of the Bronze Age period contribute substantially to understanding how communities organised their settlements and utilised the Angus lowlands during prehistory.
Mill of Balrownie,ring ditch 200m SE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6472. View the official record →
Mill of Balrownie ring ditch is a prehistoric circular earthwork situated in Angus, Scotland, approximately 200 metres south-east of the Mill of Balrownie itself. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6472.
Mill of Balrownie,ring ditch 200m SE 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 SM6472.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mains of Careston, barrows 100m E of (5.2 km), Broomknowe,enclosure 200m W of (5.4 km), Middle Drums,ring ditches 50m NE of (6.2 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 14 strands of Mill of Balrownie,ring ditch 200m SE of's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
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Mill of Balrownie,ring ditch 200m SE of stands on Strathmore Group, bedrock that formed in the Emsian. The rock here is sandstone with subordinate conglomerate, siltstone and mudstone.