Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCaddam, standing stone 700m ESE of
Bronze Age · Standing stone

Caddam, standing stone 700m ESE of

Scotland
HES SM150
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Caddam is a Bronze Age standing stone located approximately 700 metres east-south-east of Caddam in Angus, Scotland. The monument comprises a single upright stone characteristic of Bronze Age ritual and ceremonial practice in Scotland, dating to the period between approximately 2000 and 800 BC. Standing stones of this type were commonly erected as markers of territorial significance, burial sites, or points of ritual gathering within prehistoric communities. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland national record under the designation HES INSPIRE SM150.

Caddam, standing stone 700m ESE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM150. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Caddam, standing stone 700m ESE of?

Caddam is a Bronze Age standing stone located approximately 700 metres east-south-east of Caddam in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM150.

What period does Caddam, standing stone 700m ESE of date from?

Caddam, standing stone 700m ESE 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 Caddam, standing stone 700m ESE of?

Caddam, standing stone 700m ESE 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 SM150.

What other scheduled monuments are near Caddam, standing stone 700m ESE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Orland's Stone, Glamis (6.4 km), Lendrick Lodge, standing stone 200m S of (6.8 km), Glamis Castle, enclosure 600m ENE of (8 km).

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