Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBridge of Badnagie,standing stone 600m N of
Bronze Age · Standing stone

Bridge of Badnagie,standing stone 600m N of

Scotland
HES SM5304
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bridge of Badnagie Standing Stone is a Bronze Age monolith located approximately 600 metres north of Bridge of Badnagie in Caithness, Scotland. The stone stands as evidence of ritual or ceremonial practice during the Bronze Age period, when such monuments were erected across northern Scotland, often marking significant locations in the landscape. The standing stone forms part of the broader archaeological record of prehistoric Caithness, a region particularly rich in Bronze Age monuments and settlement evidence.

Bridge of Badnagie,standing stone 600m N of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5304. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bridge of Badnagie,standing stone 600m N of?

Bridge of Badnagie Standing Stone is a Bronze Age monolith located approximately 600 metres north of Bridge of Badnagie in Caithness, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5304.

What period does Bridge of Badnagie,standing stone 600m N of date from?

Bridge of Badnagie,standing stone 600m N 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 Bridge of Badnagie,standing stone 600m N of?

Bridge of Badnagie,standing stone 600m N 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 SM5304.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bridge of Badnagie,standing stone 600m N of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Balcraggie Lodge,four hut circles 300m SSE of (2.9 km), Inver,fort,post medieval house and look-out post 570m SE of (3.3 km), Achorn Bridge,settlements 1400m WSW of (4.7 km).

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