Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGlenhead,standing stone 100m E of
Bronze Age · Standing stone

Glenhead,standing stone 100m E of

Scotland
HES SM1551
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Glenhead, standing stone 100m E of is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Perthshire, Scotland. The monument is a single upright stone of the type characteristic of Bronze Age ritual and ceremonial landscapes in Scotland, dating to the second millennium before the common era. Such standing stones served various functions within their communities, potentially marking territorial boundaries, serving as waymarkers, or fulfilling ceremonial and burial-related purposes. The stone's survival into the modern period contributes to understanding the Bronze Age settlement patterns and monumental practices across the Perthshire region.

Glenhead,standing stone 100m E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1551. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Glenhead,standing stone 100m E of?

Glenhead, standing stone 100m E of is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1551.

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

Glenhead,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 Glenhead,standing stone 100m E of?

Glenhead,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 SM1551.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stirling Old Bridge (7.7 km), Stirling Castle (7.8 km), Stirling, Royal Gardens including King's Knot (8 km).

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