Scheduled MonumentsScotlandEast Cult,two standing stones and cup-marked stone W of
Bronze Age · Two standing stones and cup-marked stone

East Cult,two standing stones and cup-marked stone W of

Scotland
HES SM1544
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Two standing stones and cup-marked stone
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

East Cult is a Bronze Age monument complex located west of East Cult in Perthshire, Scotland, comprising two standing stones and a cup-marked stone. The site represents the ritual or ceremonial practices of Bronze Age communities in central Scotland, periods during which standing stones served functions related to burial, territorial marking, or astronomical observation. The cup-marked stone, bearing the characteristic Bronze Age rock art motif of small circular depressions, demonstrates the artistic and spiritual preoccupations of its makers. The monument is recorded under Historic Environment Scotland's designation SM1544 within the INSPIRE database, ensuring its protection and archaeological significance.

East Cult,two standing stones and cup-marked stone W of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1544. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is East Cult,two standing stones and cup-marked stone W of?

East Cult is a Bronze Age monument complex located west of East Cult in Perthshire, Scotland, comprising two standing stones and a cup-marked stone. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1544.

What period does East Cult,two standing stones and cup-marked stone W of date from?

East Cult,two standing stones and cup-marked stone W of dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a two standing stones and cup-marked stone. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting East Cult,two standing stones and cup-marked stone W of?

East Cult,two standing stones and cup-marked stone W 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 SM1544.

What other scheduled monuments are near East Cult,two standing stones and cup-marked stone W of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Staredam, standing stones 80m SW of (4.5 km), Meikle Obney, standing stone 260m E of (5.5 km), Mains of Airleywight,cairn (5.9 km).

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