What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Mains of Melgund as Cist (prehistoric)(possible). 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.
A prehistoric cist tomb, likely dating to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age; its significance lies in contributing to the understanding of burial practices in prehistoric Scotland.
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Places near here
Mains of MelgundCist(s) (prehistoric)(possible) · 230 yd
Melgund CastleCastle (medieval) · 504 yd
Southtown of MelgundCist (prehistoric)(possible) · 635 yd
Balglassie HouseCountry House (period Unassigned) · 1555 yd
Wood of PitkennedyWood · 1686 yd
Aberlemno, FlemingtonFarmhouse (period Unassigned) · 1.0 mi
The Serpent StoneHeritage attraction · 1.2 mi
The Crescent StoneHeritage attraction · 1.2 mi
Crook HillMountain / peak · 1.3 mi
Montreathmont ForestForest · 1.8 mi
MarcusCastle (medieval) · 2.2 mi
Tannadice War MemorialMemorial · 4.2 mi