Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGlassie, standing stone 960m NW of
Bronze Age · Standing stone

Glassie, standing stone 960m NW of

Scotland
HES SM9685
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Glassie standing stone is a Bronze Age monolith located approximately 960 metres north-west of Glassie in Perthshire, Scotland. The stone forms part of the broader landscape of prehistoric ritual and ceremonial monuments characteristic of the Bronze Age period in central Scotland. Standing stones of this type typically served functions related to burial practices, territorial marking, or ceremonial gatherings, though the specific purpose of this individual example remains archaeologically uncertain. The monument is recorded under Historic Environment Scotland's designation reference SM9685 and represents an important element of the region's archaeological heritage.

Glassie, standing stone 960m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9685. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Glassie, standing stone 960m NW of?

Glassie standing stone is a Bronze Age monolith located approximately 960 metres north-west of Glassie in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9685.

What period does Glassie, standing stone 960m NW of date from?

Glassie, standing stone 960m NW of dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a standing stone. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Glassie, standing stone 960m NW of?

Glassie, standing stone 960m NW 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 SM9685.

What other scheduled monuments are near Glassie, standing stone 960m NW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Dun,fort 400m ESE of Tyndun (4.4 km), Margmore, cup and ring marked rock 580m SSW of (4.9 km), Urlar,settlement 550m E of (4.9 km).

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