Scheduled MonumentsScotlandClach an Trushal, standing stone, Ballantrushal
Bronze Age · Standing stone, ballantrushal

Clach an Trushal, standing stone, Ballantrushal

Scotland
HES SM1661
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone, ballantrushal
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Clach an Trushal is a Bronze Age standing stone located at Ballantrushal in Ross-shire, Scotland. The monument stands approximately 4.3 metres in height, making it one of the tallest standing stones in Scotland, and consists of a single block of local stone. Dating to the Bronze Age, the stone likely served a ritual or ceremonial function within its prehistoric landscape, though the specific purpose remains uncertain. The stone has been recognized as a significant archaeological monument and is recorded under the Historic Environment Scotland designation SM1661.

Clach an Trushal, standing stone, Ballantrushal is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1661. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Clach an Trushal, standing stone, Ballantrushal?

Clach an Trushal is a Bronze Age standing stone located at Ballantrushal in Ross-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1661.

What period does Clach an Trushal, standing stone, Ballantrushal date from?

Clach an Trushal, standing stone, Ballantrushal dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a standing stone, ballantrushal. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Clach an Trushal, standing stone, Ballantrushal?

Clach an Trushal, standing stone, Ballantrushal 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 SM1661.

What other scheduled monuments are near Clach an Trushal, standing stone, Ballantrushal?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Teampull Pheadair,chapel and settlement,Shader (1.3 km), Loch an Duin,dun,Shader (1.8 km), Steinacleit,homestead and field system (2.1 km).

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