Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBridge of Broubster,standing stones 1350m NE of
Bronze Age · Standing stones

Bridge of Broubster,standing stones 1350m NE of

Scotland
HES SM426
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stones
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bridge of Broubster Standing Stones is a Bronze Age monument consisting of upright stone settings located in Caithness, northern Scotland. The stones represent a significant example of ritual or ceremonial practice during the Bronze Age period, when such standing stone monuments were erected across northern Britain. The specific arrangement and positioning of the stones reflect the cultural practices of prehistoric communities in this region, contributing to understanding of Bronze Age religious or communal activity in the far north of Scotland.

Bridge of Broubster,standing stones 1350m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM426. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bridge of Broubster,standing stones 1350m NE of?

Bridge of Broubster Standing Stones is a Bronze Age monument consisting of upright stone settings located in Caithness, northern Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM426.

What period does Bridge of Broubster,standing stones 1350m NE of date from?

Bridge of Broubster,standing stones 1350m NE 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 Bridge of Broubster,standing stones 1350m NE of?

Bridge of Broubster,standing stones 1350m NE 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 SM426.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bridge of Broubster,standing stones 1350m NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Creagan a'Bheannaich,chapel & graveyard (3.1 km), Cnoc an Ratha,fort SSE of Shurrery Kirk (3.2 km), Sithean Buidhe, chambered cairn 1000m WSW of Brawlbin Mains (3.5 km).

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