Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBlindwells, stone circle 380m ENE of
Bronze Age · Stone circle

Blindwells, stone circle 380m ENE of

Scotland
HES SM7299
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Stone circle
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Blindwells is a Bronze Age stone circle located in Perthshire, Scotland, situated approximately 380 metres east-north-east of the settlement of Blindwells. The monument consists of a ring of upright stones characteristic of Bronze Age ritual and ceremonial sites in Scotland, dating to the second millennium BCE. Stone circles of this type are thought to have served functions related to communal gathering, astronomical observation, and ceremonial practice, though the precise ritual purpose remains uncertain. The circle represents an important element of the Bronze Age landscape archaeology of Perthshire and contributes to understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and spiritual beliefs in central Scotland.

Blindwells, stone circle 380m ENE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7299. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Blindwells, stone circle 380m ENE of?

Blindwells is a Bronze Age stone circle located in Perthshire, Scotland, situated approximately 380 metres east-north-east of the settlement of Blindwells. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7299.

What period does Blindwells, stone circle 380m ENE of date from?

Blindwells, stone circle 380m ENE of dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a stone circle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Blindwells, stone circle 380m ENE of?

Blindwells, stone circle 380m ENE 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 SM7299.

What other scheduled monuments are near Blindwells, stone circle 380m ENE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Law Hill, fort (7.1 km), Huntingtower Castle (7.5 km), Kinnoull Church, remains of church and churchyard, Perth (8 km).

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