Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDogton Stone, cross shaft
Cross shaft

Dogton Stone, cross shaft

Scotland
HES SM90097
Site type
Cross shaft
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dogton Stone is a cross shaft located in Fife, Scotland, dating to the early medieval period. The monument consists of a carved stone shaft that forms part of what was likely a substantial stone cross, a common ecclesiastical marker in early Christian Scotland. The shaft exhibits characteristics typical of early medieval cross monuments found throughout Scotland, serving both religious and potentially territorial functions within the local landscape. Such cross shafts represent important evidence of Christian settlement and devotional practice during the early medieval period in Fife.

Dogton Stone, cross shaft is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90097. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dogton Stone, cross shaft?

Dogton Stone is a cross shaft located in Fife, Scotland, dating to the early medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90097.

Who is responsible for protecting Dogton Stone, cross shaft?

Dogton Stone, cross shaft 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 SM90097.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dogton Stone, cross shaft?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cumbrae House, ring-ditches 200m NNE of (5.5 km), Arnot Tower,Scotlandwell (5.7 km), Ravenscraig Castle (7 km).

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