Scheduled MonumentsScotlandClach Mhic Leoid,standing stone
Bronze Age · Standing stone

Clach Mhic Leoid,standing stone

Scotland
HES SM5337
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Clach Mhic Leoid is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The monument consists of a single upright stone and belongs to the class of standing stones that characterise the prehistoric ritual and ceremonial landscape of the Scottish Highlands during the Bronze Age period. Such stones typically served functions related to territorial markers, burial practices, or ceremonial activities, though the precise purpose of this particular example remains undetermined. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Record under the designation HES INSPIRE SM5337.

Clach Mhic Leoid,standing stone is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5337. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Clach Mhic Leoid,standing stone?

Clach Mhic Leoid is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5337.

What period does Clach Mhic Leoid,standing stone date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Clach Mhic Leoid,standing stone?

Clach Mhic Leoid,standing stone 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 SM5337.

What other scheduled monuments are near Clach Mhic Leoid,standing stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Coire na Feinne,chambered cairn (0.9 km), Borve Lodge,chambered cairn 400m W of (2.5 km), Dun Borve,broch,cup marked stone & shielings,North Harris (3.3 km).

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