Scheduled MonumentsScotlandArdlair, symbol stone and adjacent standing stone, SSW of
Bronze Age · Symbol stone and adjacent standing stone,

Ardlair, symbol stone and adjacent standing stone, SSW of

Scotland
HES SM65
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Symbol stone and adjacent standing stone,
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ardlair is a Bronze Age symbol stone and adjacent standing stone located south-southwest of Ardlair in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The symbol stone bears carved motifs typical of Bronze Age rock art in northeast Scotland, though specific details of the carvings would require direct archaeological examination. The presence of the adjacent standing stone suggests ritual or ceremonial significance within the Bronze Age landscape of the region. Both monuments contribute to the archaeological evidence of Bronze Age activity and belief systems in Aberdeenshire, a county particularly rich in such carved stones and standing monuments from this period.

Ardlair, symbol stone and adjacent standing stone, SSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM65. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ardlair, symbol stone and adjacent standing stone, SSW of?

Ardlair is a Bronze Age symbol stone and adjacent standing stone located south-southwest of Ardlair in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM65.

What period does Ardlair, symbol stone and adjacent standing stone, SSW of date from?

Ardlair, symbol stone and adjacent standing stone, SSW of dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a symbol stone and adjacent standing stone,. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Ardlair, symbol stone and adjacent standing stone, SSW of?

Ardlair, symbol stone and adjacent standing stone, SSW 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 SM65.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ardlair, symbol stone and adjacent standing stone, SSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ardlair, stone circle 450m SW of (0.2 km), Tofthills, cupmarked and cross-incised stone (1.3 km), Ringing Stone, standing stone, 275m NNW of Johnston (3.6 km).

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