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Achara is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Argyllshire, Scotland, approximately 190 metres north-west of the settlement from which it takes its name. The monument stands on bedrock formed from the Appin Group, a Neoproterozoic sequence of metamorphic rocks including graphitic pelite, calcareous pelite, calcsilicate-rock and psammite. These ancient geological formations provided the local stone resources from which such monuments were constructed during the Bronze Age.
Standing stones of this type were erected across Scotland during the Bronze Age, typically between 3000 and 1500 years before the present. Their precise purpose remains uncertain, though they are often associated with burial practices, territorial markers, or ritual significance. Such monuments frequently occur singly or as part of larger alignments within the landscape.
Achara standing stone is protected as a scheduled monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM167. This designation reflects its archaeological importance as a Bronze Age site and ensures its long-term preservation. The stone remains a significant element of Argyllshire's Bronze Age heritage, contributing to our understanding of prehistoric settlement and ceremonial practice in the West Highlands.
Achara,standing stone 190m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM167. View the official record →
Achara is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Argyllshire, Scotland, approximately 190 metres north-west of the settlement from which it takes its name. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM167.
Achara,standing stone 190m NW of dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a standing stone. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Achara,standing stone 190m NW of is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM167.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Keil,church,Duror of Appin (1.7 km), Ballachulish Pier,Appin-murder memorial cairn (6.6 km), Fasnacloich, crannog 320m S of (7.9 km).
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Achara,standing stone 190m NW of stands on Appin Group, bedrock that formed in the Neoproterozoic. The rock here is graphitic pelite, calcareous pelite, calcsilicate-rock and psammite.