What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Balquharn as Barrow (prehistoric), Rig and Furrow (medieval) - (post Medieval). 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 dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age, associated with early burial practices in Scotland. Its significance lies in its contribution to understanding prehistoric land use and funerary traditions in the region.
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Places near here
ShandfordMan-made underground passage (prehistoric) · 114 yd
BalquharnCist(s) (early Bronze Age) · 376 yd
Balquhadly FarmFarmhouse (period Unassigned), Farmstead (period Unassigned) · 1144 yd
Redford WoodWood · 1596 yd
Hill of TrustaFarmstead (period Unassigned) · 1.1 mi
Vayne CastleCastle (16th Century) · 1.7 mi
Coe WoodWood · 2.2 mi
PinderachyMountain / peak · 2.5 mi
Tannadice War MemorialMemorial · 2.9 mi
New MossMountain / peak · 3.0 mi
Careston CastleTower House (medieval) · 3.1 mi