Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGreen Gates stone circle, 320m ESE of Faskally Cottages
320m ese of faskally cottages

Green Gates stone circle, 320m ESE of Faskally Cottages

Scotland
HES SM1545
Site type
320m ese of faskally cottages
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Green Gates stone circle is a Bronze Age ceremonial monument situated near Faskally in Perthshire, Scotland. The circle comprises a ring of standing stones typical of prehistoric ritual sites in the Scottish Highlands, representing a significant example of third-millennium BCE ceremonial architecture. Such monuments served communal and potentially calendrical functions within early Bronze Age society, reflecting the considerable organisational capacity of contemporary populations. The site remains an important archaeological record of prehistoric religious practice and territorial organisation in the Tay Valley region.

Green Gates stone circle, 320m ESE of Faskally Cottages is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1545. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Green Gates stone circle, 320m ESE of Faskally Cottages?

Green Gates stone circle is a Bronze Age ceremonial monument situated near Faskally in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1545.

Who is responsible for protecting Green Gates stone circle, 320m ESE of Faskally Cottages?

Green Gates stone circle, 320m ESE of Faskally Cottages 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 SM1545.

What other scheduled monuments are near Green Gates stone circle, 320m ESE of Faskally Cottages?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn 30m NW of Sunny Bank, Balnaguard (7.1 km), Castle Dow,fort (7.4 km), Castle Dow,hut circles 1150m SSW of,950m S of & 1300m SSE of (8.7 km).

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