Scheduled MonumentsScotlandClach Mhic Mhios,standing stone,Glen Loth 4000m N of Lothbeg Bridge
Bronze Age · Standing stone,glen loth 4000m n of lothbeg bridge

Clach Mhic Mhios,standing stone,Glen Loth 4000m N of Lothbeg Bridge

Scotland
HES SM1778
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone,glen loth 4000m n of lothbeg bridge
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Clach Mhic Mhios is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Glen Loth, approximately four kilometres north of Lothbeg Bridge in Sutherland, Scotland. The monument comprises a single upright stone, characteristic of Bronze Age ritual and ceremonial practice in northern Scotland. Such standing stones typically served functions related to burial practices, territorial demarcation, or ceremonial gathering, though the specific original purpose of this particular stone remains uncertain. The stone remains an important marker of Bronze Age activity in the far north of mainland Scotland.

Clach Mhic Mhios,standing stone,Glen Loth 4000m N of Lothbeg Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1778. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Clach Mhic Mhios,standing stone,Glen Loth 4000m N of Lothbeg Bridge?

Clach Mhic Mhios is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Glen Loth, approximately four kilometres north of Lothbeg Bridge in Sutherland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1778.

What period does Clach Mhic Mhios,standing stone,Glen Loth 4000m N of Lothbeg Bridge date from?

Clach Mhic Mhios,standing stone,Glen Loth 4000m N of Lothbeg Bridge dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a standing stone,glen loth 4000m n of lothbeg bridge. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Clach Mhic Mhios,standing stone,Glen Loth 4000m N of Lothbeg Bridge?

Clach Mhic Mhios,standing stone,Glen Loth 4000m N of Lothbeg Bridge 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 SM1778.

What other scheduled monuments are near Clach Mhic Mhios,standing stone,Glen Loth 4000m N of Lothbeg Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carn nan Uaigh, prehistoric settlement (1.2 km), Carradh nan Clach,two standing stones (2.4 km), Carn Bran,broch on E bank of Loch Burn (2.9 km).

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