Scheduled MonumentsScotlandClach Stei Lin,stone circle and enclosure
Bronze Age · Stone circle and enclosure

Clach Stei Lin,stone circle and enclosure

Scotland
HES SM5901
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Stone circle and enclosure
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Clach Stei Lin is a Bronze Age stone circle and enclosure located in Ross-shire, Scotland. The monument comprises a ring of standing stones typical of ceremonial and ritual sites constructed during the Bronze Age period. The associated enclosure indicates a more complex site plan than simple stone circles, suggesting use for gathering or ceremonial purposes beyond the circle itself. Like many Scottish stone circles, the site reflects the sophisticated landscape management and monumental construction practices of Bronze Age communities in the Highlands.

Clach Stei Lin,stone circle and enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5901. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Clach Stei Lin,stone circle and enclosure?

Clach Stei Lin is a Bronze Age stone circle and enclosure located in Ross-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5901.

What period does Clach Stei Lin,stone circle and enclosure date from?

Clach Stei Lin,stone circle and enclosure dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a stone circle and enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Clach Stei Lin,stone circle and enclosure?

Clach Stei Lin,stone circle and enclosure 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 SM5901.

What other scheduled monuments are near Clach Stei Lin,stone circle and enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Steinacleit,homestead and field system (0.5 km), Loch an Duin,dun,Shader (0.5 km), Teampull Pheadair,chapel and settlement,Shader (1.8 km).

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