Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBranault,standing stones 120m NW of
Bronze Age · Standing stones

Branault,standing stones 120m NW of

Scotland
HES SM6176
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stones
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Branault is a Bronze Age standing stone monument located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 120 metres north-west of the settlement of Branault. The monument comprises standing stones dating to the Bronze Age period, representing one of several such ritual or ceremonial monuments characteristic of prehistoric Scotland. Standing stones of this type, erected during the Bronze Age, typically served functions related to territorial demarcation, ritual practices, or ceremonial gatherings, though their precise purpose remains a matter of scholarly interpretation. The site is registered with Historic Environment Scotland under the designation reference SM6176, which documents its archaeological significance within the broader landscape of Argyllshire's Bronze Age heritage.

Branault,standing stones 120m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6176. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Branault,standing stones 120m NW of?

Branault is a Bronze Age standing stone monument located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 120 metres north-west of the settlement of Branault. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6176.

What period does Branault,standing stones 120m NW of date from?

Branault,standing stones 120m NW of dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a standing stones. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Branault,standing stones 120m NW of?

Branault,standing stones 120m 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 SM6176.

What other scheduled monuments are near Branault,standing stones 120m NW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Glendrian, depopulated settlement (4.8 km), Kilchoan, Old Parish Church and graveyard 250m NE of The Manse (6.9 km), Mingary Pier,fort 250m NW of (7.4 km).

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