What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Mote of Melgund as Barrow (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.
A prehistoric barrow; likely dates to the Early Bronze Age. It represents a type of burial mound common in lowland Scotland, reflecting early ceremonial and funerary practices.
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Places near here
Mains of MelgundFarmstead (period Unassigned) · 496 yd
BalglassieCarved Stone (medieval)(possible), Cist (medieval)(possible) · 839 yd
Balglassie HouseCountry House (period Unassigned) · 895 yd
Melgund CastleCastle (medieval) · 898 yd
NethertonEnclosure (prehistoric), Man-made underground passage (iron Age)(possible) · 1213 yd
The Serpent StoneHeritage attraction · 1.2 mi
The Crescent StoneHeritage attraction · 1.2 mi
Wood of PitkennedyWood · 1.3 mi
Crook HillMountain / peak · 1.5 mi
Careston CastleTower House (medieval) · 2.0 mi
Montreathmont ForestForest · 2.2 mi
Tannadice War MemorialMemorial · 4.0 mi