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Gallowhill is a Bronze Age stone circle located in Perthshire, Scotland, approximately 130 metres north-east of the settlement from which it takes its name. The monument sits upon bedrock of the Arbuthnott-Garvock Group, a geological formation of Pragian age comprising sandstone with subordinate conglomerate, siltstone and mudstone. This ancient landscape has supported human activity for millennia, with the stone circle representing a significant focal point in the Bronze Age ritual and ceremonial geography of the region.
Stone circles of this type, typically dating to the second millennium BC, served multiple functions within Bronze Age communities, from ceremonial gatherings to astronomical observations. Gallowhill's specific position within the Perthshire landscape reflects the careful placement of such monuments by their Bronze Age constructors, selected for visibility and accessibility within the local terrain.
The site is protected by Historic Environment Scotland under the schedule monument reference SM5408, ensuring its preservation as part of Scotland's nationally important archaeological heritage. The monument contributes significantly to understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and ritual practices across Perthshire and the wider region.
Gallowhill,stone circle 130m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5408. View the official record →
Gallowhill is a Bronze Age stone circle located in Perthshire, Scotland, approximately 130 metres north-east of the settlement from which it takes its name. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5408.
Gallowhill,stone circle 130m NE of dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a stone circle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Gallowhill,stone circle 130m 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 SM5408.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Shianbank, stone circles and pillboxes 325m E of (8.8 km), Wester Bonhard, unenclosed settlement 300m NNW of (9.3 km), Shien Hill,cairn (9.4 km).
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Gallowhill,stone circle 130m NE of stands on Arbuthnott-Garvock Group, bedrock that formed in the Pragian. The rock here is sandstone with subordinate conglomerate, siltstone and mudstone.