Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBeinn Bhan, standing stone 980m WNW of summit
Bronze Age · Standing stone 980m wnw of summit

Beinn Bhan, standing stone 980m WNW of summit

Scotland
HES SM7796
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone 980m wnw of summit
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Beinn Bhan standing stone is a Bronze Age monument located in Argyllshire, Scotland, positioned approximately 980 metres west-north-west of the summit of Beinn Bhan. The stone forms part of the wider Bronze Age ritual and ceremonial landscape of the region, a period during which standing stones served important functions within prehistoric communities, likely relating to burial practices, territorial markers, or ceremonial gatherings. The monument survives as evidence of human activity and settlement patterns during the Bronze Age in the Scottish Highlands, contributing to the archaeological record of this formative period in Scotland's prehistoric past.

Beinn Bhan, standing stone 980m WNW of summit is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7796. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Beinn Bhan, standing stone 980m WNW of summit?

Beinn Bhan standing stone is a Bronze Age monument located in Argyllshire, Scotland, positioned approximately 980 metres west-north-west of the summit of Beinn Bhan. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7796.

What period does Beinn Bhan, standing stone 980m WNW of summit date from?

Beinn Bhan, standing stone 980m WNW of summit dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a standing stone 980m wnw of summit. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Beinn Bhan, standing stone 980m WNW of summit?

Beinn Bhan, standing stone 980m WNW of summit 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 SM7796.

What other scheduled monuments are near Beinn Bhan, standing stone 980m WNW of summit?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Achnaha, kerb cairn 470m SE of (4.1 km), Acharn, cairns 350m WNW of (4.1 km), Keil Church, medieval graveslabs (4.3 km).

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