Scheduled MonumentsScotlandUrchany, barrow 595m SW of
Barrow

Urchany, barrow 595m SW of

Scotland
HES SM13523
Site type
Barrow
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Urchany, barrow 595m SW of, is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The monument represents the funerary practices of prehistoric communities in the Highlands during the Bronze Age period. As a barrow, it would have functioned as a burial structure, likely containing inhumations or cremations accompanied by grave goods typical of its era. The site is recorded under Historic Environment Scotland's designation system and forms part of the archaeological record documenting Bronze Age settlement and ritual activity in the region.

Urchany, barrow 595m SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13523. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Urchany, barrow 595m SW of?

Urchany, barrow 595m SW of, is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13523.

Who is responsible for protecting Urchany, barrow 595m SW of?

Urchany, barrow 595m 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 SM13523.

What other scheduled monuments are near Urchany, barrow 595m SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun Mor,fort (1.5 km), Dun Garbhlaich,fort,Kilmorack (2.6 km), Dun a Chliabhain,fort (3.5 km).

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