Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHillocks of Borland, standing stone 230m ESE of
Bronze Age · Standing stone

Hillocks of Borland, standing stone 230m ESE of

Scotland
HES SM1507
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Hillocks of Borland is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Angus, Scotland, approximately 230 metres east-south-east of the monument from which it takes its designation reference. The stone represents one of the numerous megalithic monuments erected during the Bronze Age across eastern Scotland, a period of sustained monument construction and landscape modification. Standing stones of this type typically served ceremonial, territorial, or commemorative functions within Bronze Age communities, though the precise purpose of this particular example remains undetermined. The monument is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland database under the reference SM1507.

Hillocks of Borland, standing stone 230m ESE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1507. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hillocks of Borland, standing stone 230m ESE of?

Hillocks of Borland is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Angus, Scotland, approximately 230 metres east-south-east of the monument from which it takes its designation reference. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1507.

What period does Hillocks of Borland, standing stone 230m ESE of date from?

Hillocks of Borland, standing stone 230m ESE of 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 Hillocks of Borland, standing stone 230m ESE of?

Hillocks of Borland, standing stone 230m ESE 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 SM1507.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hillocks of Borland, standing stone 230m ESE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Whitehouse, hut circles 400m S of (0.6 km), Easter Bleaton, depopulated settlement and field systems (2.4 km), Corb,settlement 1000m NNW of (2.8 km).

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