Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHare Stone,stone circle 480m NW of Feith-Hill
Bronze Age · Stone circle 480m nw of feith-hill

Hare Stone,stone circle 480m NW of Feith-Hill

Scotland
HES SM338
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Stone circle 480m nw of feith-hill
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Hare Stone is a Bronze Age stone circle located approximately 480 metres north-west of Feith-hill in Banffshire, Scotland. The monument consists of a ring of standing stones typical of the later prehistoric period in north-east Scotland, when such ceremonial stone circles were erected as focal points for ritual or communal gatherings. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Record under the official designation HES INSPIRE SM338. Like other stone circles in the region, it represents an important survival of Bronze Age monumental architecture in the Scottish landscape.

Hare Stone,stone circle 480m NW of Feith-Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM338. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hare Stone,stone circle 480m NW of Feith-Hill?

Hare Stone is a Bronze Age stone circle located approximately 480 metres north-west of Feith-hill in Banffshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM338.

What period does Hare Stone,stone circle 480m NW of Feith-Hill date from?

Hare Stone,stone circle 480m NW of Feith-Hill dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a stone circle 480m nw of feith-hill. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Hare Stone,stone circle 480m NW of Feith-Hill?

Hare Stone,stone circle 480m NW of Feith-Hill 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 SM338.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hare Stone,stone circle 480m NW of Feith-Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including North Pitglassie, stone circle 1320m SW of (2.2 km), Backhill of Drachlaw, stone circle (2.6 km), Carlin Stone, or Cairn Riv, stone circle, Backhill of Drachlaw (2.9 km).

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