Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCreag na Caillich,stone axe working site
Stone axe working site

Creag na Caillich,stone axe working site

Scotland
HES SM5373
Site type
Stone axe working site
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Creag na Caillich is a Neolithic stone axe working site located in Perthshire, Scotland. The site represents evidence of prehistoric tool manufacture, specifically the extraction and working of stone suitable for axe production during the Neolithic period. Such working sites are significant for understanding the organisation of resource exploitation and craft specialisation in early farming communities of Scotland. The location in Perthshire, an area rich in suitable stone deposits, reflects the strategic positioning of axe production sites near raw material sources during this formative period of Scottish prehistory.

Creag na Caillich,stone axe working site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5373. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Creag na Caillich,stone axe working site?

Creag na Caillich is a Neolithic stone axe working site located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5373.

Who is responsible for protecting Creag na Caillich,stone axe working site?

Creag na Caillich,stone axe working site 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 SM5373.

What other scheduled monuments are near Creag na Caillich,stone axe working site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Allt Dhuin Croisg, farmstead (2.7 km), Duncroisk, cross-incised rock 325m NE of (2.9 km), Allt Dhuin Croisg, peat stores (2.9 km).

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