Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAucheleffan, stone setting 550m NW of
Stone setting

Aucheleffan, stone setting 550m NW of

Scotland
HES SM4433
Site type
Stone setting
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Aucheleffan, stone setting 550m NW of, is a prehistoric stone setting located on the Isle of Bute in Scotland. The monument consists of upright stones arranged in a deliberate pattern, characteristic of Bronze Age ritual or ceremonial practices in the Scottish islands. Such settings typically date to the second millennium BC and may have served functions relating to burial, territorial marking, or astronomical observation. The site remains an important archaeological record of early communities inhabiting Bute during the Bronze Age period.

Aucheleffan, stone setting 550m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4433. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Aucheleffan, stone setting 550m NW of?

Aucheleffan, stone setting 550m NW of, is a prehistoric stone setting located on the Isle of Bute in Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4433.

Who is responsible for protecting Aucheleffan, stone setting 550m NW of?

Aucheleffan, stone setting 550m NW 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 SM4433.

What other scheduled monuments are near Aucheleffan, stone setting 550m NW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carn Ban,chambered cairn,Arran (1.7 km), Gargadale,settlement and field system (2.4 km), Sliddery, chambered cairn (3.8 km).

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