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Bronze Age · Standing stone

Glenamachrie,standing stone 100m E of

Scotland
HES SM3886
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Glenamachrie Standing Stone is a Bronze Age monumental stone located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The stone stands approximately 100 metres to the east of Glenamachrie itself and represents the type of isolated standing stone erected during the Bronze Age, likely serving ritual, territorial, or commemorative functions within the prehistoric landscape. Such monuments are characteristic of the later prehistoric period in Scotland and reflect the symbolic and social practices of Bronze Age communities. The stone remains an important archaeological record of early settlement patterns and religious practices in the western Highlands and Islands.

Glenamachrie,standing stone 100m E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3886. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Glenamachrie,standing stone 100m E of?

Glenamachrie Standing Stone is a Bronze Age monumental stone located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3886.

What period does Glenamachrie,standing stone 100m E of date from?

Glenamachrie,standing stone 100m E 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 Glenamachrie,standing stone 100m E of?

Glenamachrie,standing stone 100m E 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 SM3886.

What other scheduled monuments are near Glenamachrie,standing stone 100m E of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun Iadain,fort 490m SW of Kilbride (4.7 km), Dalaneas, chambered cairn 90m SSE of, & cairns 30m SW of & 100m SSW of (4.8 km), Dalineun, chambered cairn 265m S of Dalaneas (4.9 km).

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