Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBallymeanoch, standing stones 450m NW of
Bronze Age · Standing stones

Ballymeanoch, standing stones 450m NW of

Scotland
HES SM4301
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stones
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ballymeanoch is a Bronze Age standing stone monument located approximately 450 metres north-west of Ballymeanoch in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site consists of standing stones that date to the Bronze Age, representing an important element of the ritual and ceremonial landscape of prehistoric Argyll. Such standing stone monuments typically served functions related to burial practices, territorial demarcation, or ceremonial gatherings within Bronze Age societies. The monument is recorded within the Hunterian Historic Environment Record under the reference HES INSPIRE SM4301.

Ballymeanoch, standing stones 450m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4301. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ballymeanoch, standing stones 450m NW of?

Ballymeanoch is a Bronze Age standing stone monument located approximately 450 metres north-west of Ballymeanoch in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4301.

What period does Ballymeanoch, standing stones 450m NW of date from?

Ballymeanoch, standing stones 450m NW of dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a standing stones. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Ballymeanoch, standing stones 450m NW of?

Ballymeanoch, standing stones 450m 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 SM4301.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ballymeanoch, standing stones 450m NW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carn Ban, cairn, Cairnbaan (5.7 km), Achnabreck,prehistoric rock carvings 370m NNE of (6.2 km), Achnabreck,standing stone 275m SSW of (6.6 km).

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