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Garleffin is a Bronze Age standing stone monument located in Ayrshire, Scotland. The site comprises upright stones that form part of the archaeological landscape of south-western Scotland, a region rich in prehistoric ritual and domestic activity. Evidence of Mesolithic settlement at the location indicates human presence during the early post-glacial period, demonstrating the long occupation history of this area prior to the Bronze Age monument's construction. The standing stones represent Bronze Age ceremonial or territorial markers, reflecting the ritual practices and social organisation of Bronze Age communities in Ayrshire.
Garleffin,standing stones and mesolithic settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5379. View the official record →
Garleffin is a Bronze Age standing stone monument located in Ayrshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5379.
Garleffin,standing stones and mesolithic settlement dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a standing stones and mesolithic settlement. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Garleffin,standing stones and mesolithic settlement 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 SM5379.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ardstinchar Castle (0.8 km), Balig,enclosure (2.3 km), Balig,earthwork 530m WSW of (2.7 km).
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