What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Broughton Knowe 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.
Broughton Knowe is a prehistoric barrow, likely dating to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age. Its significance lies in its contribution to understanding burial practices and early settlement patterns in the region.
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Places near here
Broughton KnoweBarrow(s) (later Prehistoric) · 409 yd
Langlaw HillBurnt Mound (prehistoric) · 484 yd
BroughtonknoweNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 829 yd
StirkfieldSheepfold (post Medieval) · 1555 yd
CloverhillVillage (medieval) · 1659 yd
Muirburn CastleMountain / peak · 1.5 mi
Duck Pond PlantationWood · 1.5 mi
Broomy SideMountain / peak · 1.8 mi
Broughton War MemorialMemorial · 1.9 mi
High House of EdmonstonTower House (medieval) · 2.7 mi
Louden Knowe WoodWood · 3.1 mi
Hillend FarmNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 3.5 mi