Scheduled MonumentsScotlandWest Nevay,burial mound 1800m S of
Burial mound

West Nevay,burial mound 1800m S of

Scotland
HES SM4697
Site type
Burial mound
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

West Nevay is a Bronze Age burial mound situated approximately 1800 metres south of West Nevay in Angus, Scotland. The monument represents a form of funerary practice characteristic of the Bronze Age period in eastern Scotland, when such earthen mounds were constructed to mark the graves of individuals of social significance. The site's survival to the present day provides evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and burial traditions across the Angus region. It is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland database under the reference SM4697.

West Nevay,burial mound 1800m S of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4697. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is West Nevay,burial mound 1800m S of?

West Nevay is a Bronze Age burial mound situated approximately 1800 metres south of West Nevay in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4697.

Who is responsible for protecting West Nevay,burial mound 1800m S of?

West Nevay,burial mound 1800m S 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 SM4697.

What other scheduled monuments are near West Nevay,burial mound 1800m S of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wallace Tower (4.7 km), Dundee and Newtyle Railway,embankment SW of Balbeuchly House (5.5 km), Dronley House, mound 150m S of (5.7 km).

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