Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCarse Grey, stone setting 225m WNW of
Stone setting

Carse Grey, stone setting 225m WNW of

Scotland
HES SM4461
Site type
Stone setting
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Carse Grey is a stone setting located approximately 225 metres west-northwest of Carse Grey in Angus, Scotland. The site comprises an arrangement of stones of prehistoric date, belonging to the Bronze Age period when such ritual and ceremonial monuments were commonly constructed across the Scottish landscape. Stone settings of this type typically served purposes connected to burial practices, territorial marking, or ceremonial gatherings, though the precise function of this particular example remains unclear. The monument's survival into the modern period, despite the agricultural development of the surrounding Angus landscape, attests to its archaeological importance as evidence of prehistoric settlement and ritual activity in the region.

Carse Grey, stone setting 225m WNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4461. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carse Grey, stone setting 225m WNW of?

Carse Grey is a stone setting located approximately 225 metres west-northwest of Carse Grey in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4461.

Who is responsible for protecting Carse Grey, stone setting 225m WNW of?

Carse Grey, stone setting 225m WNW 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 SM4461.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carse Grey, stone setting 225m WNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Myreside,henge,enclosure and barrows NW of (2.3 km), Blackgate Smithy,stone circle (2.4 km), Restenneth Priory (3 km).

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