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Burnt mound

Strathseasgaich, burnt mound 500m SW of

Scotland
HES SM4025
Site type
Burnt mound
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Strathseasgaich burnt mound is a prehistoric mound located approximately 500 metres south-west of Strathseasgaich in Ross-shire, Scotland. The site comprises a mound of fire-cracked stone and charcoal debris, typical of burnt mounds which are commonly dated to the Bronze Age or Iron Age periods. Such monuments are thought to relate to communal cooking or heating activities, though their precise function remains debated amongst archaeologists. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database under designation SM4025.

Strathseasgaich, burnt mound 500m SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4025. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Strathseasgaich, burnt mound 500m SW of?

Strathseasgaich burnt mound is a prehistoric mound located approximately 500 metres south-west of Strathseasgaich in Ross-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4025.

Who is responsible for protecting Strathseasgaich, burnt mound 500m SW of?

Strathseasgaich, burnt mound 500m SW 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 SM4025.

What other scheduled monuments are near Strathseasgaich, burnt mound 500m SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Strathseasgaich, chambered cairn 655m WSW of (0.3 km), Alltan nam Breac, cairn 250m W of (0.9 km), Loch Ailsh, chambered cairn 920m SE of Strathseasgaich (1 km).

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