Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBallochroy,three standing stones & cist 400m NE of
Bronze Age · Three standing stones & cist

Ballochroy,three standing stones & cist 400m NE of

Scotland
HES SM175
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Three standing stones & cist
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ballochroy is a Bronze Age monument comprising three standing stones and a cist situated approximately 400 metres north-east of Ballochroy in Argyllshire, Scotland. The three stones are aligned in a roughly north-south direction and are thought to form part of a ritual or ceremonial complex dating to the Bronze Age. The associated cist, a stone-built burial chamber, represents a funerary tradition characteristic of this period in western Scotland. The site demonstrates the ritual significance placed on stone monuments during the Bronze Age in the Argyll region.

Ballochroy,three standing stones & cist 400m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM175. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ballochroy,three standing stones & cist 400m NE of?

Ballochroy is a Bronze Age monument comprising three standing stones and a cist situated approximately 400 metres north-east of Ballochroy in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM175.

What period does Ballochroy,three standing stones & cist 400m NE of date from?

Ballochroy,three standing stones & cist 400m NE of dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a three standing stones & cist. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Ballochroy,three standing stones & cist 400m NE of?

Ballochroy,three standing stones & cist 400m 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 SM175.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ballochroy,three standing stones & cist 400m NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Corriechrevie,cairn (1.8 km), An Dunan, dun 70m SW of Minen (2.6 km), Ronachan Bay,fort S of (2.6 km).

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