Scheduled MonumentsScotlandEstate Office,standing stones 500m NE of
Bronze Age · Standing stones

Estate Office,standing stones 500m NE of

Scotland
HES SM4840
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stones
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Estate Office Standing Stones is a Bronze Age monument located approximately 500 metres north-east of Estate Office in Bute, Scotland. The site comprises standing stones from the Bronze Age period, reflecting the ritual and ceremonial practices of prehistoric communities in the Scottish islands. Such standing stone monuments are characteristic of the Bronze Age landscape and are believed to have served functions related to burial practices, territorial markers, or ceremonial gatherings. The monument is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database under the designation SM4840, ensuring its protection and scholarly documentation as part of Scotland's prehistoric heritage.

Estate Office,standing stones 500m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4840. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Estate Office,standing stones 500m NE of?

Estate Office Standing Stones is a Bronze Age monument located approximately 500 metres north-east of Estate Office in Bute, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4840.

What period does Estate Office,standing stones 500m NE of date from?

Estate Office,standing stones 500m NE of 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 Estate Office,standing stones 500m NE of?

Estate Office,standing stones 500m NE 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 SM4840.

What other scheduled monuments are near Estate Office,standing stones 500m NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stronach Wood, prehistoric rock carvings 700m WSW of Brodick School (1.1 km), East Mayish,standing stone 100m ESE of (2.3 km), Lamlash Road, stone circle (4.2 km).

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