Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHill of Kirriemuir, standing stone
Bronze Age · Standing stone

Hill of Kirriemuir, standing stone

Scotland
HES SM125
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hill of Kirriemuir is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Angus, Scotland. The monument survives as a substantial upright stone and forms part of the wider prehistoric landscape of the region, reflecting the ritual and territorial significance of standing stones during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically served functions related to burial practices, territorial markers, or ceremonial activities, though the specific purpose of this particular stone remains subject to scholarly interpretation.

Hill of Kirriemuir, standing stone is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM125. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hill of Kirriemuir, standing stone?

Hill of Kirriemuir is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM125.

What period does Hill of Kirriemuir, standing stone date from?

Hill of Kirriemuir, standing stone 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 Hill of Kirriemuir, standing stone?

Hill of Kirriemuir, standing stone 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 SM125.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hill of Kirriemuir, standing stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Glamis Castle, enclosure 600m ENE of (6.4 km), Mains of Brigton,enclosure 500m N of (6.9 km), Westfield,enclosure SW of (7.3 km).

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