What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Broughton Knowe as Barrow(s) (later Prehistoric). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Broughton Knowe is a prehistoric barrow, likely dating to the Bronze Age. Its significance lies in contributing to the understanding of burial practices and landscape use in later prehistoric Scotland.
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Places near here
BroughtonknoweNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 450 yd
Langlaw HillBurnt Mound (prehistoric) · 856 yd
Broughtonknowe FarmFindspot (period Unassigned), Pendant (jet)(period Unassigned) · 871 yd
StirkfieldSheepfold(s) (post Medieval) · 1155 yd
CloverhillVillage (medieval) · 1.1 mi
Muirburn CastleMountain / peak · 1.3 mi
Duck Pond PlantationWood · 1.7 mi
Broomy SideMountain / peak · 1.8 mi
Broughton War MemorialMemorial · 2.1 mi
High House of EdmonstonTower House (medieval) · 2.5 mi
Louden Knowe WoodWood · 3.2 mi
Hillend FarmNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 3.4 miOther information
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