Scheduled MonumentsScotlandClouduhall (or Cloddyhall) standing stone & cairn

Clouduhall (or Cloddyhall) standing stone & cairn

Scotland
HES SM1383
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Overview

History & significance

Clouduhall is a Neolithic standing stone and cairn located in Orkney, Scotland. The monument comprises a substantial upright stone associated with a cairn structure, reflecting the ritual and ceremonial practices of Orkney's prehistoric inhabitants during the Neolithic period. Standing stones of this type served significant functions within their communities, whether as territorial markers, burial monuments, or focal points for communal gatherings. The site represents an important element of Orkney's extensive prehistoric landscape, which contains some of Scotland's most remarkable concentrations of Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments.

Clouduhall (or Cloddyhall) standing stone & cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1383. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Clouduhall (or Cloddyhall) standing stone & cairn?

Clouduhall is a Neolithic standing stone and cairn located in Orkney, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1383.

Who is responsible for protecting Clouduhall (or Cloddyhall) standing stone & cairn?

Clouduhall (or Cloddyhall) standing stone & cairn 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 SM1383.

What other scheduled monuments are near Clouduhall (or Cloddyhall) standing stone & cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sorquoy,standing stone,Papley (3.8 km), Hoxa Battery and Balfour Battery, coastal battery complexes, Hoxa Head (4.5 km), Castle of Burwick, promontory fort (5.3 km).

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