Description

The monument is a burnt mound, which may cover stone or timber structures, of the prehistoric or medieval periods. It is crescentic in shape, with the open side facing the Altigoukie Burn, and measures 11.3m N-S by 6.7m transversely. It is crossed by a farm track and stones have been dumped along its edge, beside the burn. The area to be scheduled includes the mound and an area around it within which traces of activity associated with its use may be found. It measures 30m in diameter, centred on the mound, as marked in red on the attached map.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland

Statement of Scheduling

The monument is of national importance as a burnt mound which has the potential to enhance considerably our understanding of prehistoric and medieval settlement in the area. It is of particular importance because of the survival of a number of other burnt mounds in the area; the study of this group has the potential to increase greatly our knowledge of the organisation of the prehistoric and medieval landscape.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland

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Bibliography

RCAHMS records the monument as NX 16 NE 62.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland