Scheduled MonumentsScotlandTappoch,burial mound and cemetery
Burial mound and cemetery

Tappoch,burial mound and cemetery

Scotland
HES SM5020
Site type
Burial mound and cemetery
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Tappoch is a Bronze Age burial mound and cemetery located in Morayshire, Scotland. The site comprises a burial mound with associated grave goods and cemetery features characteristic of Bronze Age funerary practice in northern Scotland. The monument represents an important example of prehistoric burial tradition in the region, with evidence of ritual interment practices typical of the Bronze Age period. As a scheduled monument under historic environment protection, Tappoch contributes to understanding of Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary customs in Moray.

Tappoch,burial mound and cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5020. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tappoch,burial mound and cemetery?

Tappoch is a Bronze Age burial mound and cemetery located in Morayshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5020.

Who is responsible for protecting Tappoch,burial mound and cemetery?

Tappoch,burial mound and cemetery 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 SM5020.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tappoch,burial mound and cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Duffus, St Peter's Church and churchyard (3.3 km), Burghead, fort, graveyard and chapel, including the Clavie (3.9 km), Burghead Well (3.9 km).

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