Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHigh Keillor, symbol stone and cairn, 280m NW of
Symbol stone and cairn,

High Keillor, symbol stone and cairn, 280m NW of

Scotland
HES SM146
Site type
Symbol stone and cairn,
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

High Keillor is a Pictish symbol stone and cairn located in Angus, Scotland, dating to the early medieval period. The site comprises a carved Pictish symbol stone associated with a burial cairn, characteristic of Early Historic Scotland monuments from roughly the sixth to ninth centuries. The symbol stone bears carved motifs typical of Pictish art traditions, which served ceremonial, territorial, or commemorative functions within Pictish society. The monument represents evidence of Pictish settlement and ritual practices in the Angus region during the early medieval period.

High Keillor, symbol stone and cairn, 280m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM146. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is High Keillor, symbol stone and cairn, 280m NW of?

High Keillor is a Pictish symbol stone and cairn located in Angus, Scotland, dating to the early medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM146.

Who is responsible for protecting High Keillor, symbol stone and cairn, 280m NW of?

High Keillor, symbol stone and cairn, 280m 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 SM146.

What other scheduled monuments are near High Keillor, symbol stone and cairn, 280m NW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dron Chapel (7.7 km), Dron Hill,fort (7.8 km), Little Dunsinane, broch 1250m E of Balmalcolm (8.8 km).

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