Scheduled MonumentsScotlandClach a' Charra, standing stone 340m E of Ospisdale Bridge, Clashmore
Bronze Age · Standing stone 340m e of ospisdale bridge, clashmore

Clach a' Charra, standing stone 340m E of Ospisdale Bridge, Clashmore

Scotland
HES SM1777
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone 340m e of ospisdale bridge, clashmore
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Clach a' Charra is a Bronze Age standing stone located 340 metres east of Ospisdale Bridge near Clashmore in Sutherland, Scotland. The monument comprises a single upright stone of the type commonly erected during the Bronze Age, a period when such stones served various ceremonial, ritual, or commemorative functions within prehistoric communities. The site is recorded in the national heritage designation system under HES INSPIRE reference SM1777, ensuring its protection and documentation as a significant prehistoric monument.

Clach a' Charra, standing stone 340m E of Ospisdale Bridge, Clashmore is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1777. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Clach a' Charra, standing stone 340m E of Ospisdale Bridge, Clashmore?

Clach a' Charra is a Bronze Age standing stone located 340 metres east of Ospisdale Bridge near Clashmore in Sutherland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1777.

What period does Clach a' Charra, standing stone 340m E of Ospisdale Bridge, Clashmore date from?

Clach a' Charra, standing stone 340m E of Ospisdale Bridge, Clashmore dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a standing stone 340m e of ospisdale bridge, clashmore. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Clach a' Charra, standing stone 340m E of Ospisdale Bridge, Clashmore?

Clach a' Charra, standing stone 340m E of Ospisdale Bridge, Clashmore 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 SM1777.

What other scheduled monuments are near Clach a' Charra, standing stone 340m E of Ospisdale Bridge, Clashmore?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carrieblair, stone circle, cairn and cist 60m NW of Struie View (4.4 km), Clach Chairidh, symbol stone (4.5 km), Edderton cross slab, 25m SSW of Edderton Free Church (5.3 km).

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