Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCreag Bhreac Mhor, stone rows 200m ESE of
Stone rows

Creag Bhreac Mhor, stone rows 200m ESE of

Scotland
HES SM2386
Site type
Stone rows
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Creag Bhreac Mhor is a prehistoric stone row located in Caithness, Scotland, situated approximately 200 metres east-south-east of the named feature. The monument consists of aligned standing stones typical of Bronze Age ritual landscapes in northern Scotland, a period during which such alignments were constructed across the Highlands and Islands. Stone rows in Caithness form part of a broader regional tradition of monumental stone arrangement, though individual examples vary considerably in their alignment, length, and number of component stones. The precise dating and ceremonial function of this particular row remain subjects of ongoing archaeological study, as with many Bronze Age stone alignments in Scotland.

Creag Bhreac Mhor, stone rows 200m ESE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2386. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Creag Bhreac Mhor, stone rows 200m ESE of?

Creag Bhreac Mhor is a prehistoric stone row located in Caithness, Scotland, situated approximately 200 metres east-south-east of the named feature. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2386.

Who is responsible for protecting Creag Bhreac Mhor, stone rows 200m ESE of?

Creag Bhreac Mhor, stone rows 200m ESE 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 SM2386.

What other scheduled monuments are near Creag Bhreac Mhor, stone rows 200m ESE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Broubster Village, roundhouses 855m, 745m and 695m SW of (7.4 km), Shurrery Kirk,chambered cairn (8.1 km), Carn Liath, cairn, Shurrery (8.2 km).

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