What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Murton as Cist (early Bronze Age), Knife (flint)(early Bronze Age). 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.
Early Bronze Age cist; a small burial chamber significant for understanding early funerary practices in the region.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Murton Nature ReserveNature reserve · 134 yd
Murton FarmCist(s) (prehistoric), Human Remains (prehistoric), Food Vessel (pottery)(bronze Age) · 289 yd
Clocksbriggs StationRailway Station (19th Century) - (20th Century) · 580 yd
WemyssCropmark(s) (period Unknown) · 619 yd
Restenneth MossNature reserve · 915 yd
Reswallie HouseCountry House (18th Century) · 1117 yd
Green HillMountain / peak · 1183 yd
Lunan WellSpring · 1.1 mi
Lownie HillMountain / peak · 1.6 mi
Lowson Memorial Parish ChurchMemorial · 1.8 mi
Battle of Dun NechtainMajor battlefield · 1.8 mi
Forfar, Monument to Sir Robert Peel, Forfar CemeteryCommemorative Monument (19th Century) · 2.1 miOther information
Photo: Oliver Dixon · CC BY-SA 2.0