Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDubford,standing stone 400m N of
Bronze Age · Standing stone

Dubford,standing stone 400m N of

Scotland
HES SM3283
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dubford Standing Stone is a Bronze Age monumental stone located approximately 400 metres north of Dubford in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The monument dates to the Bronze Age period when such standing stones were erected across Scotland, often serving ritual, territorial, or ceremonial functions within prehistoric communities. The stone survives as a testament to Bronze Age stone-working practices and landscape organisation in the north-east of Scotland, though specific details of its dimensions and current condition reflect the typical preservation challenges faced by such exposed monuments over millennia.

Dubford,standing stone 400m N of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3283. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dubford,standing stone 400m N of?

Dubford Standing Stone is a Bronze Age monumental stone located approximately 400 metres north of Dubford in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3283.

What period does Dubford,standing stone 400m N of date from?

Dubford,standing stone 400m N 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 Dubford,standing stone 400m N of?

Dubford,standing stone 400m N 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 SM3283.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dubford,standing stone 400m N of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mote Hill, palisaded settlement and cairn (4.2 km), St Machar's Cathedral and graveyard (4.4 km), Aberdeenshire Canal, remains of, Station Road, Woodside, Aberdeen (4.4 km).

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