Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Vanora's Mound
In or near Meigle.
Vanora's Mound — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Maigheach-gheal — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Vanora's Mound is a archaeological located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Meigle Sculptured Stone Museum showcases a significant collection of 26 carved stones from the Pictish era, dating from the late 700s to late 900s. Visitors can explore early medieval sculptures, including the notable 8th-century cross-slab and various ornate grave-markers, while learning about Pictish society.
Place summary
Vanora's Mound is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It is notable for its historical significance, though specific details about its era and findings are not provided. The site contributes to the understanding of the region's ancient past.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 56.5881, -3.1619
- District
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode
- PH12 8RN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
- Phone
- +44 131 668 8800
- Official site
- www.historicenvironment.scot
Sources
- osm: node/13189380585 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Vanora's Mound?
- Vanora's Mound is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH12 8RN).
- What is Vanora's Mound?
- Vanora's Mound — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Vanora's Mound?
- Drivers can use postcode PH12 8RN.
- Is Vanora's Mound free to visit?
- Yes, Vanora's Mound is free to enter.
- How do I get to Vanora's Mound?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PH12 8RN. It sits within the Angus and Perthshire Glens parliamentary constituency.