Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGlenballoch Cottage,standing stone E of
Bronze Age · Standing stone

Glenballoch Cottage,standing stone E of

Scotland
HES SM1549
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Glenballoch Cottage standing stone is a Bronze Age monolith located in Perthshire, Scotland. The stone stands in isolation to the east of Glenballoch Cottage and represents a surviving example of upright stones erected during the Bronze Age, a period of significant monument construction across Scotland. Such standing stones typically served ritual, ceremonial, or territorial functions within Bronze Age communities, though their precise purpose remains debated among archaeologists. The monument is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland INSPIRE database under designation SM1549, ensuring its protection and documentation as part of Scotland's archaeological heritage.

Glenballoch Cottage,standing stone E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1549. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Glenballoch Cottage,standing stone E of?

Glenballoch Cottage standing stone is a Bronze Age monolith located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1549.

What period does Glenballoch Cottage,standing stone E of date from?

Glenballoch Cottage,standing stone 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 Glenballoch Cottage,standing stone E of?

Glenballoch Cottage,standing stone 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 SM1549.

What other scheduled monuments are near Glenballoch Cottage,standing stone E of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hallhole, ring-ditch 600m NNE of (8.5 km), Herald Hill, long barrow 700m NE of Hallhole (8.6 km), Hallhole, enclosures and trackways NNE of (8.7 km).

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