What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Forthar Cottage as Cropmark(s) (period Unknown), Square Barrow (iron Age)(possible). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 100m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Iron Age square barrow; likely a funerary or ceremonial mound. Its significance lies in its potential to contribute to understanding Iron Age burial practices and landscape use in the region.
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Places near here
FortharEnclosure (period Unassigned)(possible), Linear Feature(s) (period Unassigned), Rig and Furrow (medieval) - (post Medieval) · 221 yd
GlenorkieEnclosure (period Unassigned) · 226 yd
KettlebridgeAnti Tank Wall (second World War), Road Block (second World War) · 240 yd
East Forthar Farm, CottagesCottage(s) (period Unassigned) · 677 yd
Kingskettle, CemeteryCemetery (20th Century) · 1702 yd
War MemorialMemorial · 1754 yd
Edens MuirForest · 1.8 mi
Star MossWood · 1.8 mi
Bandon TowerTower House (medieval) · 2.3 mi
Falkland, the PleasanceNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 2.8 mi
Falkland CastleTower House (medieval) · 2.9 mi
The Rhind HillMountain / peak · 3.4 miOther information
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