Scheduled MonumentsScotlandConcraig,standing stone 270m NW of
Bronze Age · Standing stone

Concraig,standing stone 270m NW of

Scotland
HES SM1521
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Concraig is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Perthshire, Scotland, situated approximately 270 metres north-west of the settlement of Concraig. The monument represents one of the many upright stone markers erected during the Bronze Age across Scotland, a period when such stones served ritual, ceremonial, or territorial functions within prehistoric communities. The stone's precise dimensions and current condition are documented within the Historic Environment Record, where it is registered under the official HES INSPIRE designation SM1521. Such standing stones from this era are significant archaeological indicators of Bronze Age settlement patterns and spiritual practices in the Scottish Highlands.

Concraig,standing stone 270m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1521. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Concraig,standing stone 270m NW of?

Concraig is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Perthshire, Scotland, situated approximately 270 metres north-west of the settlement of Concraig. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1521.

What period does Concraig,standing stone 270m NW of date from?

Concraig,standing stone 270m NW 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 Concraig,standing stone 270m NW of?

Concraig,standing stone 270m NW 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 SM1521.

What other scheduled monuments are near Concraig,standing stone 270m NW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dalchirla Farm, two standing stones 240m E of (4.7 km), Westerton,Roman signal station 230m NNE of (5.2 km), Machany,fort (6 km).

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