Scheduled MonumentsScotlandEaster Norton,standing stone 280m WSW of
Bronze Age · Standing stone

Easter Norton,standing stone 280m WSW of

Scotland
HES SM1154
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Easter Norton standing stone is a Bronze Age monolith located in Midlothian, Scotland, approximately 280 metres west-south-west of Easter Norton. The stone stands as evidence of ritual or ceremonial activity during the Bronze Age, a period when such megalithic monuments were erected across Scotland for purposes that likely encompassed burial, territorial marking, or astronomical alignment. The monument survives as a testament to prehistoric settlement and social organisation in the Lothian region, though its precise original function remains subject to archaeological interpretation. The site is recorded under the Historic Environment Scotland designation SM1154.

Easter Norton,standing stone 280m WSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1154. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Easter Norton,standing stone 280m WSW of?

Easter Norton standing stone is a Bronze Age monolith located in Midlothian, Scotland, approximately 280 metres west-south-west of Easter Norton. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1154.

What period does Easter Norton,standing stone 280m WSW of date from?

Easter Norton,standing stone 280m WSW 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 Easter Norton,standing stone 280m WSW of?

Easter Norton,standing stone 280m WSW 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 SM1154.

What other scheduled monuments are near Easter Norton,standing stone 280m WSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Union Canal, Fountainbridge to River Almond (2.5 km), Dalmahoy,cross slab,St Mary's Church (3 km), Tormain Hill,cup & ring marked rocks 700m NE of Bonnington Mains (3.5 km).

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