Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAirthrey Castle,standing stone 280m SE of
Bronze Age · Standing stone

Airthrey Castle,standing stone 280m SE of

Scotland
HES SM1730
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Airthrey Castle Standing Stone is a Bronze Age monolith located approximately 280 metres south-east of Airthrey Castle near Stirling in Perthshire, Scotland. The stone represents one of the prehistoric ritual or territorial markers characteristic of Bronze Age settlement patterns in central Scotland, though detailed archaeological investigation of this particular monument remains limited. The standing stone's original purpose, whether ceremonial, commemorative, or utilitarian, reflects the broader Bronze Age practice of erecting such monuments across the Scottish landscape. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland INSPIRE database under reference SM1730, acknowledging its significance as a scheduled ancient monument.

Airthrey Castle,standing stone 280m SE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1730. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Airthrey Castle,standing stone 280m SE of?

Airthrey Castle Standing Stone is a Bronze Age monolith located approximately 280 metres south-east of Airthrey Castle near Stirling in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1730.

What period does Airthrey Castle,standing stone 280m SE of date from?

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 Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Airthrey Castle,standing stone 280m SE of?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Airthrey Castle,standing stone 280m SE of?

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).

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