
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records East Mathers as Square Barrow (iron Age)(possible). 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.
Iron Age square barrow; likely a funerary monument associated with burial practices of the later prehistoric period in Scotland. Its form suggests a ceremonial or territorial marker, though specific significance remains unclear due to limited documentation.
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Places near here
Den Finella WaterfallWaterfall · 386 yd
East Mathers, SteadingFarmstead (early 19th Century) · 489 yd
BridgetonCountry House (period Unassigned) · 631 yd
Milton of MathersEnclosure (period Unassigned)(possible) · 900 yd
Lime KilnsArchaeological place · 905 yd
Lauriston CastleCastle (medieval), Country House (post Medieval), Tower House (medieval) · 1454 yd
Milton NessHeadland · 1547 yd
Kaim of MathersCastle (15th Century) · 1.0 mi
Cloch HillMountain / peak · 1.2 mi
Girdle RockNamed rock · 1.4 mi
Johnshaven War MemorialMemorial · 1.4 mi
The Lifeboat HouseMuseum · 1.5 miOther information
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