What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Mains of Melgund as Cist(s) (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 cist tomb, likely dating to the Early Bronze Age; its significance lies in contributing to the understanding of prehistoric burial practices in Scotland.
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Places near here
Melgund CastleCastle (medieval) · 275 yd
Southtown of MelgundCist (prehistoric)(possible) · 499 yd
BellahillRing Ditch (prehistoric), Man-made underground passage (iron Age)(possible) · 1420 yd
Balglassie HouseCountry House (period Unassigned) · 1603 yd
Wood of PitkennedyWood · 1.0 mi
Aberlemno, FlemingtonFarmhouse (period Unassigned) · 1.1 mi
Crook HillMountain / peak · 1.2 mi
The Serpent StoneHeritage attraction · 1.3 mi
The Crescent StoneHeritage attraction · 1.3 mi
Montreathmont ForestForest · 1.8 mi
Finavon CastleDovecot (17th Century), Tower House (medieval) · 2.9 mi
Tannadice War MemorialMemorial · 4.4 miOther information
Photo: Richard Webb · CC BY-SA 2.0