Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBalkello,standing stone
Bronze Age · Standing stone

Balkello,standing stone

Scotland
HES SM6145
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Balkello is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Angus, Scotland. The monument survives as an upright stone of considerable height, typical of the monumental traditions established during the Bronze Age across Scotland. Standing stones of this period generally served ceremonial, territorial, or commemorative functions within prehistoric communities, though their precise original purpose remains subject to scholarly interpretation. The stone's survival represents an important archaeological record of Bronze Age activity and settlement patterns in the region.

Balkello,standing stone is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6145. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Balkello,standing stone?

Balkello is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6145.

What period does Balkello,standing stone date from?

Balkello,standing stone 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 Balkello,standing stone?

Balkello,standing 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 SM6145.

What other scheduled monuments are near Balkello,standing stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Invergowrie, souterrains W of TA Centre (8.1 km), St Peter's Church & graveyard, Invergowrie (8.2 km), Invergowrie, enclosure 150m SW of TA Centre (8.3 km).

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