Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBrunerican,standing stone 225m SW of
Bronze Age · Standing stone

Brunerican,standing stone 225m SW of

Scotland
HES SM184
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Brunerican Standing Stone is a Bronze Age monolith located approximately 225 metres south-west of Brunerican in Argyllshire, Scotland. The stone dates to the Bronze Age period, when such standing stones served important ritual, territorial, or commemorative functions within prehistoric communities. The monument is recorded within the Historic Environment Record under the official designation HES INSPIRE SM184. As with many Bronze Age standing stones in western Scotland, it represents an enduring marker in the landscape from the second millennium BC, though detailed archaeological investigation specific to this site remains limited in the published record.

Brunerican,standing stone 225m SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM184. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Brunerican,standing stone 225m SW of?

Brunerican Standing Stone is a Bronze Age monolith located approximately 225 metres south-west of Brunerican in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM184.

What period does Brunerican,standing stone 225m SW of date from?

Brunerican,standing stone 225m SW 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 Brunerican,standing stone 225m SW of?

Brunerican,standing stone 225m SW 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 SM184.

What other scheduled monuments are near Brunerican,standing stone 225m SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dunaverty Castle (1 km), Cnoc Eibhleach,dun 185m ENE of Pennysearach (1.7 km), Cnoc Araich, fort N of High Machriemore (1.9 km).

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