Ancient graves unearthed in Strathmore

A series of burial mounds have been excavated — thought to represent an ancient barrow cemetery — at Bankhead of Kinloch near Meigle. 

Graves uncovered by the Meigle dig.[Credit: Courier]

Both the village and the surrounding area of Strathearn have proved a treasure trove of Pictish sites and artefacts over the years. 

Despite the increase in the identification of these sites through aerial photography surveys since the 1970s, they are still generally rare and so are of immense significance. 

Experts say the Meigle project represents the first complete excavation of a barrow cemetery to date, providing a unique opportunity to comprehensively analyse the monument.

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