Scheduled MonumentsScotlandClachan More, two standing stones 100m WSW of Dowally Kirk
Bronze Age · Two standing stones 100m wsw of dowally kirk

Clachan More, two standing stones 100m WSW of Dowally Kirk

Scotland
HES SM1514
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Two standing stones 100m wsw of dowally kirk
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Clachan More is a Bronze Age monument comprising two standing stones located approximately 100 metres west-southwest of Dowally Kirk in Perthshire, Scotland. The stones represent a form of ritual or commemorative monument typical of Bronze Age practice in Scotland, when such stone alignments and pairs frequently marked significant locations in the landscape. The precise original function of the stones remains uncertain, though they may have served purposes connected to burial practices, territorial demarcation, or ceremonial gatherings. The site is recorded under Historic Environment Scotland's designation system as SM1514, ensuring its protection as a scheduled monument of national importance.

Clachan More, two standing stones 100m WSW of Dowally Kirk is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1514. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Clachan More, two standing stones 100m WSW of Dowally Kirk?

Clachan More is a Bronze Age monument comprising two standing stones located approximately 100 metres west-southwest of Dowally Kirk in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1514.

What period does Clachan More, two standing stones 100m WSW of Dowally Kirk date from?

Clachan More, two standing stones 100m WSW of Dowally Kirk dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a two standing stones 100m wsw of dowally kirk. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Clachan More, two standing stones 100m WSW of Dowally Kirk?

Clachan More, two standing stones 100m WSW of Dowally Kirk 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 SM1514.

What other scheduled monuments are near Clachan More, two standing stones 100m WSW of Dowally Kirk?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Torrvald, farmstead 450m NW of Creagan Loisgte (5.7 km), Dunkeld Cathedral (5.9 km), Parktown, abandoned farmstead, mill and lade (7.1 km).

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