Scheduled MonumentsScotlandNorth Gates, mortuary enclosure and circular enclosure 135m ESE of
Post-Medieval · Mortuary enclosure and circular enclosure

North Gates, mortuary enclosure and circular enclosure 135m ESE of

Scotland
HES SM6527
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Mortuary enclosure and circular enclosure
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

North Gates mortuary enclosure and circular enclosure is a Post-Medieval funerary monument located in Angus, Scotland, approximately 135 metres east-south-east of North Gates. The site comprises two distinct components: a mortuary enclosure associated with burial practices and an adjoining circular enclosure, characteristic of commemorative and ceremonial structures from the Post-Medieval period. These monuments reflect local funerary traditions and land use patterns in their time, with the circular enclosure suggesting ritual or commemorative functions beyond simple burial. The configuration and layout of the site provide evidence for Post-Medieval settlement and burial arrangements in the region.

North Gates, mortuary enclosure and circular enclosure 135m ESE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6527. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is North Gates, mortuary enclosure and circular enclosure 135m ESE of?

North Gates mortuary enclosure and circular enclosure is a Post-Medieval funerary monument located in Angus, Scotland, approximately 135 metres east-south-east of North Gates. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6527.

What period does North Gates, mortuary enclosure and circular enclosure 135m ESE of date from?

North Gates, mortuary enclosure and circular enclosure 135m ESE of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a mortuary enclosure and circular enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting North Gates, mortuary enclosure and circular enclosure 135m ESE of?

North Gates, mortuary enclosure and circular enclosure 135m ESE 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 SM6527.

What other scheduled monuments are near North Gates, mortuary enclosure and circular enclosure 135m ESE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Comerton Home, souterrain 540m NE of (8.8 km), Cowbakie Hill, enclosure 220m NNE of 12 Forgan Drive (8.8 km), Comerton Home, unenclosed settlement 300m E of (9.1 km).

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