Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBogton, stone circle 250m NW of
Bronze Age · Stone circle

Bogton, stone circle 250m NW of

Scotland
HES SM1215
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Stone circle
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Bogton is a Bronze Age stone circle located approximately 250 metres north-west of Bogton in Morayshire, Scotland. The monument comprises a ring of standing stones characteristic of the Bronze Age ritual landscape of north-east Scotland, a region particularly rich in such ceremonial monuments. Stone circles of this type typically served functions related to communal gathering, ceremonial activity, or astronomical observation during the Bronze Age period. The site is recorded in the national heritage database under the designation HES INSPIRE SM1215.

Bogton, stone circle 250m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1215. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bogton, stone circle 250m NW of?

Bogton is a Bronze Age stone circle located approximately 250 metres north-west of Bogton in Morayshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1215.

What period does Bogton, stone circle 250m NW of date from?

Bogton, stone circle 250m NW 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 Bogton, stone circle 250m NW of?

Bogton, stone circle 250m NW 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 SM1215.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bogton, stone circle 250m NW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing Stones of Urquhart, stone circle 550m NE of Innesmill (3.6 km), Knight's Hillock,motte,Innes (4.4 km), Elgin, Pans Port and precinct wall (5.6 km).

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