Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDargill,stone circle 640m NNW of
Bronze Age · Stone circle

Dargill,stone circle 640m NNW of

Scotland
HES SM1535
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Stone circle
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Dargill Stone Circle is a Bronze Age monument located approximately 640 metres north-north-west of Dargill in Perthshire, Scotland. The site comprises a circle of standing stones dating to the Bronze Age, representing a significant example of prehistoric ritual and ceremonial architecture from the second millennium BCE. Stone circles of this type were likely constructed for communal gatherings, astronomical observation, or ceremonial purposes central to Bronze Age societies. The monument is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database under the reference SM1535.

Dargill,stone circle 640m NNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1535. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dargill,stone circle 640m NNW of?

Dargill Stone Circle is a Bronze Age monument located approximately 640 metres north-north-west of Dargill in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1535.

What period does Dargill,stone circle 640m NNW of date from?

Dargill,stone circle 640m NNW of dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a stone circle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dargill,stone circle 640m NNW of?

Dargill,stone circle 640m NNW 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 SM1535.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dargill,stone circle 640m NNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dalchirla Farm,standing stone 270m N of (5.3 km), Dalchirla Farm, two standing stones 240m E of (5.4 km), Westerton,Roman signal station 230m NNE of (5.6 km).

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