Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDalchirla Farm,standing stone 270m N of
Bronze Age · Standing stone

Dalchirla Farm,standing stone 270m N of

Scotland
HES SM1530
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dalchirla Farm standing stone is a Bronze Age monolith located approximately 270 metres north of Dalchirla Farm in Perthshire, Scotland. The stone forms part of the broader pattern of standing stone erection across Scotland during the Bronze Age, a period when such monuments served ceremonial, territorial, or commemorative functions within early metalworking communities. The precise dimensions and current condition of the stone are recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database under designation SM1530, which documents its archaeological significance within the regional landscape. Standing stones of this type typically date from the second millennium BC and represent a significant phase of monument construction in the Scottish Highlands and Perthshire region.

Dalchirla Farm,standing stone 270m N of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1530. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dalchirla Farm,standing stone 270m N of?

Dalchirla Farm standing stone is a Bronze Age monolith located approximately 270 metres north of Dalchirla Farm in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1530.

What period does Dalchirla Farm,standing stone 270m N of date from?

Dalchirla Farm,standing stone 270m N 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 Dalchirla Farm,standing stone 270m N of?

Dalchirla Farm,standing stone 270m N 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 SM1530.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dalchirla Farm,standing stone 270m N of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kaims Castle Roman Fortlet (4.9 km), Kaims Cottage, Roman Road 165m NNE of (5 km), Kaims Cottage, Roman road 75m SW of (5 km).

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