Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBeinn Ruilibreac, standing stones and enclosure 360m ESE of, Vatersay
Bronze Age · Standing stones and enclosure 360m ese of, vatersay

Beinn Ruilibreac, standing stones and enclosure 360m ESE of, Vatersay

Scotland
HES SM5204
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stones and enclosure 360m ese of, vatersay
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Beinn Ruilibreac is a Bronze Age standing stone monument located 360 metres east-south-east of Vatersay in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The site comprises standing stones associated with an enclosure, characteristic of Bronze Age ritual and ceremonial practices in the Outer Hebrides. The monument's precise layout and the relationship between the stones and enclosure reflect patterns of prehistoric activity common to the region during the Bronze Age period. The site is recorded under Historic Environment Scotland's INSPIRE designation SM5204.

Beinn Ruilibreac, standing stones and enclosure 360m ESE of, Vatersay is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5204. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Beinn Ruilibreac, standing stones and enclosure 360m ESE of, Vatersay?

Beinn Ruilibreac is a Bronze Age standing stone monument located 360 metres east-south-east of Vatersay in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5204.

What period does Beinn Ruilibreac, standing stones and enclosure 360m ESE of, Vatersay date from?

Beinn Ruilibreac, standing stones and enclosure 360m ESE of, Vatersay dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a standing stones and enclosure 360m ese of, vatersay. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Beinn Ruilibreac, standing stones and enclosure 360m ESE of, Vatersay?

Beinn Ruilibreac, standing stones and enclosure 360m ESE of, Vatersay 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 SM5204.

What other scheduled monuments are near Beinn Ruilibreac, standing stones and enclosure 360m ESE of, Vatersay?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ben Rulibreck,dun 570m NE of,Vatersay (0.7 km), Cairn Galtar,dun 310m SW of,Sandray (2.7 km), Dun a'Chaolais,broch,Vatersay (3.1 km).

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