Scheduled MonumentsScotlandArdilistry,stone setting 200m NE of
Stone setting

Ardilistry,stone setting 200m NE of

Scotland
HES SM5648
Site type
Stone setting
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ardilistry stone setting is a prehistoric monument located approximately 200 metres northeast of Ardilistry in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site consists of a stone setting of Bronze Age date, representing the ritual and ceremonial practices of Scotland's prehistoric communities during the second millennium BCE. Such settings are characteristic of the Bronze Age period and often served functions connected to burial practices, territorial markers, or ceremonial activities. The monument is recorded within the Historic Environment Record under the designation HES INSPIRE SM5648.

Ardilistry,stone setting 200m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5648. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ardilistry,stone setting 200m NE of?

Ardilistry stone setting is a prehistoric monument located approximately 200 metres northeast of Ardilistry in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5648.

Who is responsible for protecting Ardilistry,stone setting 200m NE of?

Ardilistry,stone setting 200m NE 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 SM5648.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ardilistry,stone setting 200m NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kildalton Church, church, High Cross, and cross 60m NE of (2.2 km), Dun Fhinn,hut circles 410m SE of,Islay (2.5 km), Dun Fhinn, dun (2.7 km).

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