What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Talla Reservoir as Burnt Mound (prehistoric), Cairn (period Unassigned). 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.
Burnt mound and unassigned cairn; likely Neolithic or Bronze Age. The site reflects prehistoric domestic or ritual activity, common in upland areas of Scotland.
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Places near here
Talla WaterCairn(s) (period Unknown)(possible) · 274 yd
Talla Cleuch HeadMountain / peak · 862 yd
Talla LinnfootsFarmstead (19th Century), Sheepfold (19th Century), Sheepfold (19th Century) · 893 yd
Talla CleuchEnclosure (period Unassigned) · 1088 yd
Garelet HillMountain / peak · 1202 yd
Molls CleuchBuilding (period Unassigned), Shieling (post Medieval)(possible) · 1.5 mi
Hawkshaw CastleTower House (medieval) · 3.1 mi
Grey Mare's Tail (waterfall)Viewpoint · 5.1 mi
Carrifran WildwoodNature reserve · 5.1 mi
Dob's Linn WaterfallWaterfall · 5.2 mi
Corehead & Devil's Beef TubNature reserve · 6.4 mi
CoreheadTower House (medieval) · 6.5 miOther information
Photo: Richard Webb · CC BY-SA 2.0