Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAltyre House,inscribed stone
Inscribed stone

Altyre House,inscribed stone

Scotland
HES SM1222
Site type
Inscribed stone
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Altyre House inscribed stone is an ancient monument located in Morayshire, Scotland, designated under the Historic Environment Scotland record SM1222. The stone bears inscriptions that provide evidence of settlement and cultural activity in the region during the early medieval or later prehistoric period. Its exact dating and the interpretation of its inscriptions require specialist archaeological analysis, though such stones are typically associated with territorial markers, commemorative purposes, or ritual significance within their local landscape. The monument represents an important surviving example of material culture from Scotland's ancient past and contributes to understanding the history of Morayshire's early communities.

Altyre House,inscribed stone is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1222. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Altyre House,inscribed stone?

Altyre House inscribed stone is an ancient monument located in Morayshire, Scotland, designated under the Historic Environment Scotland record SM1222. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1222.

Who is responsible for protecting Altyre House,inscribed stone?

Altyre House,inscribed stone 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 SM1222.

What other scheduled monuments are near Altyre House,inscribed stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Altyre,old parish church (0.3 km), Templestone, stone circle, Rafford (3.3 km), Greshop Farm,enclosures 300-400m SW of (3.5 km).

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