Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCamster, stone rows 450m WSW of S end of Loch of Camster
Stone rows 450m wsw of s end of loch of camster

Camster, stone rows 450m WSW of S end of Loch of Camster

Scotland
HES SM463
Site type
Stone rows 450m wsw of s end of loch of camster
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Camster stone rows is a Bronze Age ceremonial monument located in Caithness in the far north of Scotland. The site comprises a linear arrangement of standing stones positioned approximately 450 metres west-south-west of the southern end of the Loch of Camster. Dating to the Bronze Age, the monument represents one of Scotland's stone row traditions, which are thought to have served ritual or ceremonial purposes, though the precise function of such alignments remains a matter of scholarly interpretation. The site's remote location in the Caithness landscape reflects the distribution pattern of similar Bronze Age monuments across northern Scotland.

Camster, stone rows 450m WSW of S end of Loch of Camster is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM463. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Camster, stone rows 450m WSW of S end of Loch of Camster?

Camster stone rows is a Bronze Age ceremonial monument located in Caithness in the far north of Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM463.

Who is responsible for protecting Camster, stone rows 450m WSW of S end of Loch of Camster?

Camster, stone rows 450m WSW of S end of Loch of Camster 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 SM463.

What other scheduled monuments are near Camster, stone rows 450m WSW of S end of Loch of Camster?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Achavar,broch NNW of Occumster Railway Station (6.8 km), Greenhill, broch 60m NE of (7.3 km), Mid Clyth, cross slab 130m E of Greenhill (7.4 km).

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