Scheduled MonumentsScotlandWester Kinnear, bank barrow and ring ditch 325m W of
Bank barrow and ring ditch

Wester Kinnear, bank barrow and ring ditch 325m W of

Scotland
HES SM6907
Site type
Bank barrow and ring ditch
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Wester Kinnear, bank barrow and ring ditch 325m W of, is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Fife, Scotland. The site comprises a bank barrow, a linear earthwork characteristic of early prehistoric burial practices, together with an associated ring ditch indicative of a circular ceremonial or domestic enclosure. Such monuments are typical of the third and second millennia BCE in Scotland, reflecting the ritual and settlement practices of early farming communities. The combination of barrow and ring ditch suggests this location served significant functions within the local prehistoric landscape, though the exact chronology and full extent of use would require archaeological investigation to establish with precision.

Wester Kinnear, bank barrow and ring ditch 325m W of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6907. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wester Kinnear, bank barrow and ring ditch 325m W of?

Wester Kinnear, bank barrow and ring ditch 325m W of, is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Fife, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6907.

Who is responsible for protecting Wester Kinnear, bank barrow and ring ditch 325m W of?

Wester Kinnear, bank barrow and ring ditch 325m W 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 SM6907.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wester Kinnear, bank barrow and ring ditch 325m W of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kilmany Grange, enclosure 150m SW of (1.8 km), Southfield, unenclosed settlement W of (3.9 km), Southfield, cropmarks E and SE of (4.6 km).

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