Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBroomend, henge, avenue, symbol stone and square barrow, 160m NE, 70m E, 160m SSE and 255m SSE of Broom Lodge
Bronze Age · Henge, avenue, symbol stone and square barrow, 160m ne, 70m e, 160m sse and 255m sse of broom lodge

Broomend, henge, avenue, symbol stone and square barrow, 160m NE, 70m E, 160m SSE and 255m SSE of Broom Lodge

Scotland
HES SM18
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Henge, avenue, symbol stone and square barrow, 160m ne, 70m e, 160m sse and 255m sse of broom lodge
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Broomend is a Bronze Age ceremonial landscape situated near Broom Lodge in Aberdeenshire, comprising multiple monuments arranged across the surrounding terrain. The complex includes a henge monument, which would have served ritual or astronomical purposes, an associated avenue of stones leading from or to the henge, a symbol stone bearing Bronze Age carved designs, and a square barrow representing Bronze Age burial practice. The spatial arrangement of these features across distances of up to 255 metres suggests a deliberately planned ceremonial precinct of considerable significance. The site demonstrates the sophisticated monumentality and ritual investment characteristic of Bronze Age communities in northeast Scotland, with the integration of different monument types indicating sustained use and cultural importance across the period.

Broomend, henge, avenue, symbol stone and square barrow, 160m NE, 70m E, 160m SSE and 255m SSE of Broom Lodge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM18. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Broomend, henge, avenue, symbol stone and square barrow, 160m NE, 70m E, 160m SSE and 255m SSE of Broom Lodge?

Broomend is a Bronze Age ceremonial landscape situated near Broom Lodge in Aberdeenshire, comprising multiple monuments arranged across the surrounding terrain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM18.

What period does Broomend, henge, avenue, symbol stone and square barrow, 160m NE, 70m E, 160m SSE and 255m SSE of Broom Lodge date from?

Broomend, henge, avenue, symbol stone and square barrow, 160m NE, 70m E, 160m SSE and 255m SSE of Broom Lodge dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a henge, avenue, symbol stone and square barrow, 160m ne, 70m e, 160m sse and 255m sse of broom lodge. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Broomend, henge, avenue, symbol stone and square barrow, 160m NE, 70m E, 160m SSE and 255m SSE of Broom Lodge?

Broomend, henge, avenue, symbol stone and square barrow, 160m NE, 70m E, 160m SSE and 255m SSE of Broom Lodge 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 SM18.

What other scheduled monuments are near Broomend, henge, avenue, symbol stone and square barrow, 160m NE, 70m E, 160m SSE and 255m SSE of Broom Lodge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle of Hallforest (3.8 km), Midmill,long cairn,400m SSE of Tuach Hill (4.4 km), Aberdeenshire Canal, remains of, S of Dalwearie (5.1 km).

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