What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Ballownie as Barrow (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.
Neolithic chambered cairn; dates to the Early to Middle Neolithic period (circa 3700–3000 BCE). Ballownie is significant as one of the best-preserved and most complex Neolithic monuments in Scotland, providing important insights into early ceremonial and funerary practices.
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Places near here
BallownieBarrow (prehistoric) · 181 yd
InchbarePit Alignment (prehistoric), Pit Enclosure (prehistoric) · 522 yd
Stracathro, Cruick Water BridgeRoad Bridge (period Unassigned) · 730 yd
Inchbare, West Water BridgeRoad Bridge (period Unassigned) · 1067 yd
Hill of StracathroMountain / peak · 1.5 mi
Bankhead WoodWood · 1.8 mi
Dalhousie ArchHeritage attraction · 2.1 mi
East PitforthieNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 2.2 mi
Balrownie WoodForest · 2.3 mi
Shakkin' BrigHeritage attraction · 2.5 mi
Edzell MuirVisitor information · 2.6 mi
Brechin War MemorialMemorial · 2.7 mi