Scheduled MonumentsScotlandFincastle House, standing stones 700m NNE of
Bronze Age · Standing stones

Fincastle House, standing stones 700m NNE of

Scotland
HES SM7999
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stones
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Fincastle House Standing Stones is a Bronze Age monument comprising a group of standing stones located approximately 700 metres north-north-east of Fincastle House in Perthshire, Scotland. The stones represent a form of ceremonial or ritual landscape feature characteristic of Bronze Age communities in central Scotland, though the precise function of the monument remains subject to archaeological interpretation. The site has been recorded within the national heritage designations system under HES INSPIRE reference SM7999, ensuring its protection and documentation as a scheduled monument of archaeological significance.

Fincastle House, standing stones 700m NNE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7999. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Fincastle House, standing stones 700m NNE of?

Fincastle House Standing Stones is a Bronze Age monument comprising a group of standing stones located approximately 700 metres north-north-east of Fincastle House in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7999.

What period does Fincastle House, standing stones 700m NNE of date from?

Fincastle House, standing stones 700m NNE 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 Fincastle House, standing stones 700m NNE of?

Fincastle House, standing stones 700m NNE 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 SM7999.

What other scheduled monuments are near Fincastle House, standing stones 700m NNE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Allean Cottages,homestead and rectangular buildings 70m WSW of (2.8 km), Borenich, dun 680m E of (3.9 km), Bail' a' Chaisted, deserted settlement 750m W of Borenich (5 km).

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