Hill forts · Central Scotland
North Mains
In or near Muthill.
North Mains — Neolithic henge monument.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gleneagles · 5.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit North Mains, the nearest railway station is Gleneagles, located 5.3 km away. The postcode for navigation is PH3 1EB, and entry is free.
About
North Mains is a hill fort in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "Neolithic henge monument". Coordinates: 56.3225°, -3.7346°.
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From the Wikipedia article
North Mains is a henge in Strathearn on Strathallan Estate between Crieff and Auchterarder in Perthshire, Scotland (not in the valley known as Strathallan). It was excavated in 1979 and the final report was published in 1983.
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Background
Description
Like most henges North Mains saw use over many centuries. Prior to the construction of the henge two pits were dug and a cremation burial was placed at the site. The henge ditch and one timber circle seem to have been contemporary to one another. There was a second timber circle. A series of burials was dug into and around the henge enclosure. An early Christian cemetery was later dug into the enclosed area.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 56.3225, -3.7346
- District
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode
- PH3 1EB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Perth and Kinross-shire
- Nearest railway station
- Gleneagles — 5.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7056029 (CC0)
- wikipedia: North Mains (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is North Mains?
- North Mains is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode PH3 1EB).
- What is North Mains?
- North Mains — Neolithic henge monument.
- How do I get to North Mains?
- The nearest railway station is Gleneagles, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH3 1EB.
- Is North Mains a listed building?
- North Mains is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is North Mains free to visit?
- Yes, North Mains is free to enter.
- How do I get to North Mains?
- The nearest railway station is Gleneagles, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH3 1EB.