Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMill of Kincraggie, ring ditch 450m NE of
Ring ditch

Mill of Kincraggie, ring ditch 450m NE of

Scotland
HES SM8587
Site type
Ring ditch
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The ring ditch 450 metres north-east of Mill of Kincraggie is a prehistoric earthwork located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Ring ditches of this type typically date to the Bronze Age and represent the ground-level remains of circular monuments, often associated with ritual or domestic activity. The monument consists of a circular ditch that would originally have enclosed an area of archaeological significance, though the precise function and chronology of this particular example require further investigation. Such monuments form an important part of the prehistoric landscape archaeology of north-east Scotland and contribute to understanding settlement patterns and ceremonial practices during the Bronze Age period.

Mill of Kincraggie, ring ditch 450m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8587. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mill of Kincraggie, ring ditch 450m NE of?

The ring ditch 450 metres north-east of Mill of Kincraggie is a prehistoric earthwork located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8587.

Who is responsible for protecting Mill of Kincraggie, ring ditch 450m NE of?

Mill of Kincraggie, ring ditch 450m NE 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 SM8587.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mill of Kincraggie, ring ditch 450m NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including North Gellan,settlement and field system 350m N of (1.2 km), Coull Castle (1.9 km), Blue Cairn, long cairn 750m ESE of Tillyduke (3.6 km).

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