Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGallowhill,stone circle 130m NE of
Bronze Age · Stone circle

Gallowhill,stone circle 130m NE of

Scotland
HES SM5408
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Stone circle
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Gallowhill Stone Circle is a Bronze Age monument located in Perthshire, Scotland, situated approximately 130 metres north-east of Gallowhill. The circle comprises stones arranged in a characteristic configuration typical of Bronze Age ceremonial and ritual sites in Scotland, dating to the second millennium BCE. Like many stone circles of this period, it likely served functions connected to communal gatherings, astronomical observation, or ritual practices, though the specific purposes remain subject to scholarly interpretation. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database under the reference SM5408, ensuring its protection and continued archaeological study.

Gallowhill,stone circle 130m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5408. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Gallowhill,stone circle 130m NE of?

Gallowhill Stone Circle is a Bronze Age monument located in Perthshire, Scotland, situated approximately 130 metres north-east of Gallowhill. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5408.

What period does Gallowhill,stone circle 130m NE of date from?

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 Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Gallowhill,stone circle 130m NE of?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Gallowhill,stone circle 130m NE of?

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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