Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCrois Chnoca Breaca,standing stone
Bronze Age · Standing stone

Crois Chnoca Breaca,standing stone

Scotland
HES SM3261
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Crois Chnoca Breaca is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The monument represents a form of ritual or ceremonial marker characteristic of Bronze Age practice in the Scottish Highlands, though the precise function of such isolated standing stones remains subject to archaeological interpretation. The stone survives as a notable upright monolith within the landscape, documented under Historic Environment Scotland's records as SM3261. As with many Bronze Age standing stones in the region, its original context and any associated structures have been lost to subsequent land use and the passage of time.

Crois Chnoca Breaca,standing stone is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3261. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Crois Chnoca Breaca,standing stone?

Crois Chnoca Breaca is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3261.

What period does Crois Chnoca Breaca,standing stone date from?

Crois Chnoca Breaca,standing stone 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 Crois Chnoca Breaca,standing stone?

Crois Chnoca Breaca,standing stone 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 SM3261.

What other scheduled monuments are near Crois Chnoca Breaca,standing stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun Altabrug,dun and causeway (1.7 km), Ormiclate Castle (1.9 km), Teampull Moire,churches,chapels and enclosures,Howmore (3.7 km).

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