Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBelmont Castle, standing stone 240m S of
Bronze Age · Standing stone

Belmont Castle, standing stone 240m S of

Scotland
HES SM7296
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Belmont Castle Standing Stone is a Bronze Age monolith located approximately 240 metres south of Belmont Castle in Perthshire, Scotland. The stone represents a form of ritual or territorial monument characteristic of Bronze Age communities in Scotland, though precise details of its original dimensions and current state of preservation are subject to archaeological record. Monuments of this type typically functioned within broader ceremonial or boundary landscapes, reflecting the settlement patterns and cosmological beliefs of Bronze Age societies. The site is recorded under Historic Environment Scotland's designation SM7296 and remains an important element of the archaeological heritage of the Perthshire region.

Belmont Castle, standing stone 240m S of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7296. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Belmont Castle, standing stone 240m S of?

Belmont Castle Standing Stone is a Bronze Age monolith located approximately 240 metres south of Belmont Castle in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7296.

What period does Belmont Castle, standing stone 240m S of date from?

Belmont Castle, standing stone 240m S 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 Belmont Castle, standing stone 240m S of?

Belmont Castle, standing stone 240m S 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 SM7296.

What other scheduled monuments are near Belmont Castle, standing stone 240m S of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kinpurnie Castle,cairn 400m WNW of (3 km), High Keillor, symbol stone and cairn, 280m NW of (4.1 km), Kettins Kirkyard,cross slab (6.6 km).

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