Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGruline House, standing stone 665m WNW of
Bronze Age · Standing stone

Gruline House, standing stone 665m WNW of

Scotland
HES SM10587
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Gruline House Standing Stone is a Bronze Age monolith located approximately 665 metres west-northwest of Gruline House in Argyllshire, Scotland. The stone represents the prehistoric ritual and ceremonial practices of Bronze Age communities in the western Scottish Highlands, a period spanning roughly 2200 to 700 BC. Standing stones of this type served various functions within Bronze Age societies, potentially marking territorial boundaries, serving as waymarkers, or functioning as focal points for ritual activity. The monument is recorded in the heritage register under the official designation HES INSPIRE SM10587.

Gruline House, standing stone 665m WNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10587. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Gruline House, standing stone 665m WNW of?

Gruline House Standing Stone is a Bronze Age monolith located approximately 665 metres west-northwest of Gruline House in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10587.

What period does Gruline House, standing stone 665m WNW of date from?

Gruline House, standing stone 665m WNW 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 Gruline House, standing stone 665m WNW of?

Gruline House, standing stone 665m WNW 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 SM10587.

What other scheduled monuments are near Gruline House, standing stone 665m WNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Faisg Air An Oir, standing stone 305m SSW of Clachaig (0.2 km), Carn Ban, cairn (0.3 km), Gruline House, cairn 400m W of (0.3 km).

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