Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDruim Taoslin, standing stone 120m SE of
Bronze Age · Standing stone

Druim Taoslin, standing stone 120m SE of

Scotland
HES SM10631
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Druim Taoslin is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 120 metres south-east of the settlement it marks. The monument belongs to the Bronze Age period, when such isolated stones were erected across the Scottish landscape, often serving ceremonial, territorial, or commemorative functions within prehistoric communities. Standing stones of this type represent significant investment in labour and demonstrate the organisational capacity of Bronze Age societies. The stone remains a valuable archaeological indicator of prehistoric activity and land use patterns in the Argyllshire region.

Druim Taoslin, standing stone 120m SE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10631. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Druim Taoslin, standing stone 120m SE of?

Druim Taoslin is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 120 metres south-east of the settlement it marks. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10631.

What period does Druim Taoslin, standing stone 120m SE of date from?

Druim Taoslin, standing stone 120m SE 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 Druim Taoslin, standing stone 120m SE of?

Druim Taoslin, standing stone 120m SE 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 SM10631.

What other scheduled monuments are near Druim Taoslin, standing stone 120m SE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Loch Assapol, crannog 200m WSW of Assapol (1.3 km), An Caisteal, dun (1.4 km), Suidhe, barrow and standing stones, Bunessan (2.7 km).

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