Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHalsary,standing stones 450m WNW of and 620m NW of
Bronze Age · Standing stones 450m wnw of and

Halsary,standing stones 450m WNW of and 620m NW of

Scotland
HES SM5301
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stones 450m wnw of and
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Halsary is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Caithness, Scotland, approximately 450 metres west-north-west of its reference point. The monument survives as an upright stone of the type commonly erected during the Bronze Age in northern Scotland, forming part of the wider tradition of monumental stone placement characteristic of this period. Standing stones of this class in Caithness represent significant markers within the prehistoric landscape, though the specific circumstances of Halsary's erection and use remain limited in the archaeological record. The site is registered under Historic Environment Scotland's designation SM5301.

Halsary,standing stones 450m WNW of and 620m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5301. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Halsary,standing stones 450m WNW of and 620m NW of?

Halsary is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Caithness, Scotland, approximately 450 metres west-north-west of its reference point. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5301.

What period does Halsary,standing stones 450m WNW of and 620m NW of date from?

Halsary,standing stones 450m WNW of and 620m NW of dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a standing stones 450m wnw of and. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Halsary,standing stones 450m WNW of and 620m NW of?

Halsary,standing stones 450m WNW of and 620m NW 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 SM5301.

What other scheduled monuments are near Halsary,standing stones 450m WNW of and 620m NW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tulach Mor,broch,E bank of River Thurso (2.9 km), Ballone,broch 360m NE of,Spittal (3.5 km), Cairn Merk,broch 800m SSE of Bridge of Westerdale (4.6 km).

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