Scheduled MonumentsScotlandUnenclosed settlement and long barrow, 320m SSW of Nether Kelly
320m ssw of nether kelly

Unenclosed settlement and long barrow, 320m SSW of Nether Kelly

Scotland
HES SM6624
Site type
320m ssw of nether kelly
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Unenclosed settlement and long barrow, 320m SSW of Nether Kelly is a Neolithic and Bronze Age archaeological complex located in Angus, Scotland. The site comprises a long barrow of Neolithic date alongside an associated unenclosed settlement, indicating sustained occupation and ceremonial use across successive periods. The long barrow represents a substantial communal burial monument typical of the Neolithic period, whilst the settlement evidence reflects Bronze Age activity in the vicinity. The monument's survival as an archaeological landscape provides important evidence for prehistoric settlement patterns and funerary practices in eastern Scotland.

Unenclosed settlement and long barrow, 320m SSW of Nether Kelly is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6624. View the official record →

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What is Unenclosed settlement and long barrow, 320m SSW of Nether Kelly?

Unenclosed settlement and long barrow, 320m SSW of Nether Kelly is a Neolithic and Bronze Age archaeological complex located in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6624.

Who is responsible for protecting Unenclosed settlement and long barrow, 320m SSW of Nether Kelly?

Unenclosed settlement and long barrow, 320m SSW of Nether Kelly 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 SM6624.

What other scheduled monuments are near Unenclosed settlement and long barrow, 320m SSW of Nether Kelly?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosure and roundhouse, 220m SE of 6 Mains of Kelly Farm Cottages (0.7 km), Cotton of Balcathie, unenclosed settlement 700m WSW of (0.8 km), Unenclosed settlement and enclosure, 240m SSW of Three Mile Wood Cottage (0.8 km).

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