Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCreagantairbh Beag,standing stone at S end of Loch Ederline
Bronze Age · Standing stone at s end of loch ederline

Creagantairbh Beag,standing stone at S end of Loch Ederline

Scotland
HES SM194
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone at s end of loch ederline
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Creagantairbh Beag is a Bronze Age standing stone located at the southern end of Loch Ederline in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument represents a type of ritual or territorial marker commonly erected during the Bronze Age, a period when such stones were frequently positioned in prominent landscape locations, often near water sources. Standing stones of this character typically reflect the ceremonial or commemorative practices of Bronze Age communities in western Scotland. The site remains an important element of the archaeological landscape of the Loch Ederline region, contributing to the broader pattern of Bronze Age monument distribution across Argyll.

Creagantairbh Beag,standing stone at S end of Loch Ederline is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM194. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Creagantairbh Beag,standing stone at S end of Loch Ederline?

Creagantairbh Beag is a Bronze Age standing stone located at the southern end of Loch Ederline in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM194.

What period does Creagantairbh Beag,standing stone at S end of Loch Ederline date from?

Creagantairbh Beag,standing stone at S end of Loch Ederline dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a standing stone at s end of loch ederline. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Creagantairbh Beag,standing stone at S end of Loch Ederline?

Creagantairbh Beag,standing stone at S end of Loch Ederline 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 SM194.

What other scheduled monuments are near Creagantairbh Beag,standing stone at S end of Loch Ederline?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rhudil Mill, cairn 410m ENE of (6.4 km), Rhudil Mill,cairn 225m NW of (6.5 km), Torbhlaran,standing stone (7.1 km).

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