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Gallow Hill Neolithic Cairn, Dunblane 2027

While identified as a broch Gallow Hill is in fact a Neolithic burial cairn surrounded by a series of timber fences. It is the first Neolithic Cairn to be excavated in the area and we have already uncovered cremated human remains. It survives in the middle of a forestry plantation between the ancient settlements of Doune and Dunblane. The site is also associated with Late Bronze Age settlement activity on top of the site. The site lies to the west of another site (Gallow Hill Fort) which we will

CountryUnited Kingdom
Region35 Montgomery Cres, Dunblane Fk15 9Fb, Uk
PeriodNeolithic and Late Bronze Age
Dates / season13th to 23rd July 2027
StatusListed on AFOB
TypeField School
Application deadlineJuly 12, 2027
CostUnknown, ask the project
Minimum age17
Academic creditnone
AccommodationNone provided though lots of options locally in Dunblane and Stirling and lifts can be arranged with the team.
Last checked2026-10-16

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