What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Balloch as Burial Cairn (prehistoric), Cist (prehistoric). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Balloch is a prehistoric burial cairn and cist, likely dating to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age. Its significance lies in contributing to the understanding of early burial practices and settlement patterns in prehistoric Scotland.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
West BallochFarmhouse (period Unassigned), Farmstead (period Unassigned) · 367 yd
Balloch MossNature reserve · 513 yd
Clunehill WoodWood · 718 yd
Ascreavie HillCairn (prehistoric), Cairnfield (prehistoric) · 1003 yd
Clune HillRig and Furrow (medieval) - (post Medieval) · 1247 yd
Carroch FarmFarmhouse (period Unassigned), Farmstead (period Unassigned) · 1288 yd
The CrandardMountain / peak · 1.4 mi
Baron's HillMountain / peak · 2.0 mi
Captain Scott and Dr Wilson Memorial CairnMemorial · 2.1 mi
Balfour CastleCastle (16th Century), Farmhouse (19th Century), Mount (copper Alloy)(period Unknown) · 2.2 mi
Cortachy Castle, GardensGarden (period Unassigned) · 3.0 mi
Kirriemuir Camera ObscuraViewpoint · 3.1 miOther information
Photo: Richard Webb · CC BY-SA 2.0