Scheduled MonumentsScotlandEscart, standing stones
Bronze Age · Standing stones

Escart, standing stones

Scotland
HES SM3656
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stones
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Escart is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument consists of a single upright stone and forms part of the broader landscape of prehistoric ritual and ceremonial sites characteristic of the Bronze Age in this region. Standing stones of this type were typically erected during the second millennium BCE and served functions that remain partially understood, though they are generally associated with burial practices, territorial markers, or ceremonial activities. The stone survives as evidence of the enduring monumental traditions of Bronze Age communities in the west of Scotland.

Escart, standing stones is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3656. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Escart, standing stones?

Escart is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3656.

What period does Escart, standing stones date from?

Escart, standing stones dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a standing stones. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Escart, standing stones?

Escart, standing stones 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 SM3656.

What other scheduled monuments are near Escart, standing stones?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tarbert Castle (2.9 km), Tarbert,medieval burgh & environs (2.9 km), Meall Darroch, settlement, 90m SSW of Windy View (3.5 km).

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