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Airthrey Castle is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Perthshire, Scotland, approximately 280 metres south-east of Airthrey Castle itself. The monument stands upon bedrock of the Arbuttnott-Garvock Group, a geological formation of Pragian age comprising sandstone interspersed with conglomerate, siltstone and mudstone. This varied geology characteristic of the region would have provided the stone-working peoples of the Bronze Age with varied stone sources for tool-making and construction.
Standing stones of this period typically served ceremonial or territorial functions within prehistoric communities, though their precise original purpose remains a matter of scholarly debate. Such monuments often occur in groups or form part of wider ritual landscapes, and their placement frequently reflects careful observation of the surrounding topography and natural features. The survival of this stone into the modern era is testament to its size and quality of stone.
The monument is protected by Historic Environment Scotland under the reference SM1730, recognising its importance as a Bronze Age structure and its value to understanding the archaeological heritage of Perthshire. The stone's presence contributes to the archaeological record of the region, offering insights into Bronze Age settlement patterns and the ceremonial or symbolic significance placed upon particular locations in the prehistoric landscape.
Airthrey Castle,standing stone 280m SE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1730. View the official record →
Airthrey Castle is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Perthshire, Scotland, approximately 280 metres south-east of Airthrey Castle itself. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1730.
Airthrey Castle,standing stone 280m SE 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.
Airthrey Castle,standing stone 280m SE 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 SM1730.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wester Craigend, dun 300m W of (7.5 km), Sauchinford Cottages, palisaded enclosure 100m ENE of (8.2 km), Plean Farm,palisaded enclosure 150m NE of (8.3 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 14 strands of Airthrey Castle,standing stone 280m SE of's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
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Airthrey Castle,standing stone 280m SE of stands on Arbuthnott-Garvock Group, bedrock that formed in the Pragian. The rock here is sandstone with subordinate conglomerate, siltstone and mudstone.