Scheduled MonumentsScotlandEast Mayish,standing stone 100m ESE of
Bronze Age · Standing stone

East Mayish,standing stone 100m ESE of

Scotland
HES SM4903
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

East Mayish Standing Stone is a Bronze Age monolith located approximately 100 metres east-south-east of East Mayish in Bute, Scotland. The stone represents a common form of prehistoric monument dating to the Bronze Age, a period during which such isolated standing stones were erected across Scotland, though the precise ritual or commemorative function of this particular example remains uncertain. The monument is recorded in the national heritage register under the designation HES INSPIRE SM4903, ensuring its recognition and protection as part of Scotland's archaeological resource.

East Mayish,standing stone 100m ESE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4903. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is East Mayish,standing stone 100m ESE of?

East Mayish Standing Stone is a Bronze Age monolith located approximately 100 metres east-south-east of East Mayish in Bute, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4903.

What period does East Mayish,standing stone 100m ESE of date from?

East Mayish,standing stone 100m ESE 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 East Mayish,standing stone 100m ESE of?

East Mayish,standing stone 100m 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 SM4903.

What other scheduled monuments are near East Mayish,standing stone 100m ESE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stronach Wood, prehistoric rock carvings 700m WSW of Brodick School (1.7 km), Lamlash Road, stone circle (2.1 km), Estate Office,standing stones 500m NE of (2.3 km).

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