Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBarcaldine School,standing stone 46m SW of
Bronze Age · Standing stone

Barcaldine School,standing stone 46m SW of

Scotland
HES SM3905
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Barcaldine School standing stone is a Bronze Age monolith located near Barcaldine in Argyllshire, Scotland. The stone stands approximately 46 metres south-west of Barcaldine School and represents one of the upright stones characteristic of Bronze Age monument construction in the region. Such standing stones typically date to the second millennium BC and may have served ceremonial, territorial, or commemorative functions within Bronze Age communities. The monument is recorded under Historic Environment Scotland's INSPIRE reference SM3905.

Barcaldine School,standing stone 46m SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3905. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Barcaldine School,standing stone 46m SW of?

Barcaldine School standing stone is a Bronze Age monolith located near Barcaldine in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3905.

What period does Barcaldine School,standing stone 46m SW of date from?

Barcaldine School,standing stone 46m SW of 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 Barcaldine School,standing stone 46m SW of?

Barcaldine School,standing stone 46m SW 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 SM3905.

What other scheduled monuments are near Barcaldine School,standing stone 46m SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ardchattan Priory, priory, burial ground and carved stones (7.3 km), Dun Creagach,dun 145m NW of Auchnacloich (8.1 km), Dun Chathach,dun 630m E of Auchnacloich Railway Station (8.1 km).

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