Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHaugh of Aberuthven, standing stone, enclosure and ring-ditch SW of
Bronze Age · Standing stone, enclosure and ring-ditch

Haugh of Aberuthven, standing stone, enclosure and ring-ditch SW of

Scotland
HES SM7948
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone, enclosure and ring-ditch
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Haugh of Aberuthven is a Bronze Age monument complex located in Perthshire, Scotland, comprising a standing stone, enclosure and ring-ditch. The standing stone represents a tradition of monumental stone-setting practised during the Bronze Age, whilst the associated enclosure and ring-ditch suggest a contemporary or later phase of ritual or domestic activity at the site. The ring-ditch in particular indicates the presence of a circular structure, possibly a dwelling or ceremonial space, a settlement pattern characteristic of Bronze Age communities in Scotland. The monument survives as an important archaeological record of Bronze Age land use and social organisation in Perthshire.

Haugh of Aberuthven, standing stone, enclosure and ring-ditch SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7948. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Haugh of Aberuthven, standing stone, enclosure and ring-ditch SW of?

Haugh of Aberuthven is a Bronze Age monument complex located in Perthshire, Scotland, comprising a standing stone, enclosure and ring-ditch. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7948.

What period does Haugh of Aberuthven, standing stone, enclosure and ring-ditch SW of date from?

Haugh of Aberuthven, standing stone, enclosure and ring-ditch SW of dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a standing stone, enclosure and ring-ditch. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Haugh of Aberuthven, standing stone, enclosure and ring-ditch SW of?

Haugh of Aberuthven, standing stone, enclosure and ring-ditch SW 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 SM7948.

What other scheduled monuments are near Haugh of Aberuthven, standing stone, enclosure and ring-ditch SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ben Effray,fort (4.9 km), Ogle Hill,fort (5 km), Lochie, enclosure 350m SE of (5.2 km).

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