What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Balgay as Cist (bronze Age), Findspot (19th Century), Food Vessel (period Unassigned), Necklace (jet)(period Unassigned). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1km. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Bronze Age cist tomb, associated with unassigned period artifacts including a jet necklace and food vessel. Its significance lies in the burial context and the presence of personal adornment and ritual items.
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