Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGlenlussa Lodge,standing stone
Bronze Age · Standing stone

Glenlussa Lodge,standing stone

Scotland
HES SM219
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Glenlussa Lodge is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument survives as an upright stone of considerable size, representing the type of isolated monolithic markers that characterise the Bronze Age landscape of western Scotland. Such standing stones typically served ritual, territorial, or commemorative functions within prehistoric communities, though the precise purpose of this particular example remains unclear. The stone's survival into the modern period provides evidence of Bronze Age settlement and ceremonial practice in the Argyll region.

Glenlussa Lodge,standing stone is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM219. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Glenlussa Lodge,standing stone?

Glenlussa Lodge is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM219.

What period does Glenlussa Lodge,standing stone date from?

Glenlussa Lodge,standing stone 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 Glenlussa Lodge,standing stone?

Glenlussa Lodge,standing stone 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 SM219.

What other scheduled monuments are near Glenlussa Lodge,standing stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kilchousland Church, church and burial ground (3.5 km), Knock Scalbart,fort NNE of Leckavroan (4.5 km), Baraskomill,dun 275m NNE of (4.5 km).

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