Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGray Stone,standing stone,250m NNE of Knowes
Bronze Age · Standing stone,250m nne of knowes

Gray Stone,standing stone,250m NNE of Knowes

Scotland
HES SM6297
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone,250m nne of knowes
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Gray Stone is a Bronze Age standing stone located approximately 250 metres north-north-east of Knowes in Perthshire, Scotland. The monument survives as an upright stone of the type commonly erected during the Bronze Age, when such stones served ritual, territorial, or commemorative functions within prehistoric communities. Standing stones of this period represent significant expressions of monumental architecture and social organization in early Bronze Age Scotland. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland national record under INSPIRE reference SM6297, ensuring its protection and recognition as a heritage asset of archaeological importance.

Gray Stone,standing stone,250m NNE of Knowes is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6297. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Gray Stone,standing stone,250m NNE of Knowes?

Gray Stone is a Bronze Age standing stone located approximately 250 metres north-north-east of Knowes in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6297.

What period does Gray Stone,standing stone,250m NNE of Knowes date from?

Gray Stone,standing stone,250m NNE of Knowes dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a standing stone,250m nne of knowes. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Gray Stone,standing stone,250m NNE of Knowes?

Gray Stone,standing stone,250m NNE of Knowes 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 SM6297.

What other scheduled monuments are near Gray Stone,standing stone,250m NNE of Knowes?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Blaeberry Hill, deserted settlement (1.5 km), Cairn and mortuary enclosure 120m WSW and 150m SW of Cranberry (2.4 km), Rossie Law,fort (2.5 km).

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