Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCnoc nan Dursainean,standing stone 500m NE of
Bronze Age · Standing stone

Cnoc nan Dursainean,standing stone 500m NE of

Scotland
HES SM5342
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Cnoc nan Dursainean is a Bronze Age standing stone located approximately 500 metres north-east of a designated location in Ross-shire, Scotland. The monument comprises a single upright stone and is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland register under the reference SM5342. Standing stones of this type, characteristic of Bronze Age ritual and ceremonial practice in northern Scotland, typically served functions related to territorial marking, burial practices, or alignment with significant landscape features. The stone's survival represents an important archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement and land use patterns in the Highlands.

Cnoc nan Dursainean,standing stone 500m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5342. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cnoc nan Dursainean,standing stone 500m NE of?

Cnoc nan Dursainean is a Bronze Age standing stone located approximately 500 metres north-east of a designated location in Ross-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5342.

What period does Cnoc nan Dursainean,standing stone 500m NE of date from?

Cnoc nan Dursainean,standing stone 500m NE of 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 Cnoc nan Dursainean,standing stone 500m NE of?

Cnoc nan Dursainean,standing stone 500m NE of 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 SM5342.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cnoc nan Dursainean,standing stone 500m NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dursainean,chambered cairn,Garrabost (0.5 km), Dun Mor,dun,Garrabost (1.5 km), Clach Stein,fallen standing stone,Lower Bayble (2 km).

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