What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Gallows Knap, Edzell Wood as Barrow (neolithic) - (early Bronze Age). 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 barrow, possibly dating to the early Bronze Age. It represents a significant prehistoric burial monument, reflecting early ceremonial and funerary practices in the region.
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Places near here
Edzell WoodEarthwork (period Unknown) · 583 yd
EdzellCist (early Bronze Age) · 603 yd
Dalhousie ArchHeritage attraction · 978 yd
Edzell, Dalhousie Memorial ArchArchway (period Unassigned) · 981 yd
Dalhousie BridgeRoad Bridge (period Unassigned) · 1070 yd
Shakkin' BrigHeritage attraction · 1644 yd
Edzell MuirVisitor information · 1.0 mi
Edzell, Castle HillockNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 1.3 mi
Edzell CastleCastle (medieval) · 1.4 mi
North EskWood · 1.7 mi
Blair MuirForest · 2.1 mi
Loups PoolViewpoint · 2.6 mi