Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDalchirla Farm, two standing stones 240m E of
Bronze Age · Two standing stones

Dalchirla Farm, two standing stones 240m E of

Scotland
HES SM1531
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Two standing stones
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dalchirla Farm is a Bronze Age monument comprising two standing stones located in Perthshire, Scotland, approximately 240 metres east of Dalchirla Farm itself. The stones represent a form of ritual or territorial marker typical of Bronze Age communities in Scotland, though their precise original function remains uncertain. Both stones survive as upright features in the landscape, forming part of the archaeological record of prehistoric Perthshire. The site is recorded within the national monuments database under the Historic Environment Scotland INSPIRE designation SM1531.

Dalchirla Farm, two standing stones 240m E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1531. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dalchirla Farm, two standing stones 240m E of?

Dalchirla Farm is a Bronze Age monument comprising two standing stones located in Perthshire, Scotland, approximately 240 metres east of Dalchirla Farm itself. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1531.

What period does Dalchirla Farm, two standing stones 240m E of date from?

Dalchirla Farm, two standing stones 240m E of dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a two standing stones. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dalchirla Farm, two standing stones 240m E of?

Dalchirla Farm, two standing stones 240m E 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 SM1531.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dalchirla Farm, two standing stones 240m E of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kaims Castle Roman Fortlet (4.7 km), Kaims Cottage, Roman Road 165m NNE of (4.7 km), Kaims Cottage, Roman road 75m SW of (4.7 km).

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