Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCaiy Stane,standing stone,Fairmilehead
Bronze Age · Standing stone,fairmilehead

Caiy Stane,standing stone,Fairmilehead

Scotland
HES SM1155
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone,fairmilehead
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Caiy Stane is a Bronze Age standing stone located at Fairmilehead in Midlothian, Scotland. The monument consists of a single upright stone that dates to the Bronze Age period, when such stones were erected across Scotland, often serving ritual, territorial, or commemorative functions within prehistoric communities. The stone stands as one of several Bronze Age monuments in the Midlothian region, contributing to the archaeological record of early metalworking societies in southeast Scotland. Its precise original purpose remains characteristic of Bronze Age standing stones generally, though such monuments are typically associated with burial practices, ceremonial activity, or the marking of significant landscape features.

Caiy Stane,standing stone,Fairmilehead is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1155. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Caiy Stane,standing stone,Fairmilehead?

Caiy Stane is a Bronze Age standing stone located at Fairmilehead in Midlothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1155.

What period does Caiy Stane,standing stone,Fairmilehead date from?

Caiy Stane,standing stone,Fairmilehead dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a standing stone,fairmilehead. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Caiy Stane,standing stone,Fairmilehead?

Caiy Stane,standing stone,Fairmilehead 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 SM1155.

What other scheduled monuments are near Caiy Stane,standing stone,Fairmilehead?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rullion Green,stone circle (6.4 km), Rosslyn Castle, Roslin (6.5 km), Lawhead Hill,fort 630m NNW of Lawhead (6.7 km).

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