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 100m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
A Neolithic chambered cairn, dating to approximately 3500–2500 BCE, located in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. Ballownie is significant for its well-preserved structure and the rich archaeological finds, including human remains and artifacts, which provide insight into Neolithic burial practices and social organization in eastern Scotland.
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Photo: Dominic Dawn Harry and Jacob Paterson · CC BY-SA 2.0