Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDryton,stone circle 350m ESE of
Bronze Age · Stone circle

Dryton,stone circle 350m ESE of

Scotland
HES SM1546
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Stone circle
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dryton stone circle is a Bronze Age monument located approximately 350 metres east-south-east of Dryton in Perthshire, Scotland. The circle belongs to the tradition of stone circle construction that flourished in Scotland during the Bronze Age, reflecting the ceremonial and ritual practices of prehistoric communities in the region. The monument is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland database under the reference SM1546, establishing its formal recognition as a scheduled archaeological site of national importance.

Dryton,stone circle 350m ESE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1546. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dryton,stone circle 350m ESE of?

Dryton stone circle is a Bronze Age monument located approximately 350 metres east-south-east of Dryton in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1546.

What period does Dryton,stone circle 350m ESE of date from?

Dryton,stone circle 350m ESE 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 the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Dryton,stone circle 350m ESE of?

Dryton,stone circle 350m ESE 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 SM1546.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dryton,stone circle 350m ESE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cuiltburn, Roman road 550m SSE of (5.5 km), Muthill, church and tower (5.6 km), Caerlaverock, Roman road 450m NW of (6 km).

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