Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBrainport Bay,stone alignments and quern quarries
Stone alignments and quern quarries

Brainport Bay,stone alignments and quern quarries

Scotland
HES SM5283
Site type
Stone alignments and quern quarries
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Brainport Bay is a Bronze Age and Iron Age archaeological site in Argyllshire, Scotland, comprising stone alignments and quern quarries. The site demonstrates evidence of prehistoric ritual or ceremonial activity through its aligned stone features, whilst the quarry workings indicate exploitation of local stone resources for the production of quern stones, which were essential grinding implements in antiquity. The physical remains reflect the landscape's use across extended prehistoric periods, with the quarrying activities particularly attesting to small-scale domestic stone working. The site contributes to understanding of resource management and material culture in the Argyll region during the Bronze and Iron Ages.

Brainport Bay,stone alignments and quern quarries is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5283. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Brainport Bay,stone alignments and quern quarries?

Brainport Bay is a Bronze Age and Iron Age archaeological site in Argyllshire, Scotland, comprising stone alignments and quern quarries. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5283.

Who is responsible for protecting Brainport Bay,stone alignments and quern quarries?

Brainport Bay,stone alignments and quern quarries 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 SM5283.

What other scheduled monuments are near Brainport Bay,stone alignments and quern quarries?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Minard Cross,Free Church Manse (1.5 km), Crarae Lodge,long cairn (2.2 km), Lachlan Castle (3 km).

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