Scheduled MonumentsScotlandInverfolla,fallen standing stone 150m NNE of
Bronze Age · Fallen standing stone

Inverfolla,fallen standing stone 150m NNE of

Scotland
HES SM3918
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Fallen standing stone
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Inverfolla is a Bronze Age fallen standing stone located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 150 metres north-north-east of Inverfolla itself. The monument represents a class of upright stone markers that were erected during the Bronze Age, a period when such stones served various ceremonial, territorial, or commemorative functions within prehistoric communities. The stone now lies in a fallen state, a condition common to many such monuments due to natural weathering, ground movement, or deliberate overthrow over the millennia since its erection. As a Bronze Age standing stone, it contributes to the archaeological record of prehistoric Argyll and forms part of the wider landscape of ritual and monumental practice characteristic of that era in western Scotland.

Inverfolla,fallen standing stone 150m NNE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3918. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Inverfolla,fallen standing stone 150m NNE of?

Inverfolla is a Bronze Age fallen standing stone located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 150 metres north-north-east of Inverfolla itself. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3918.

What period does Inverfolla,fallen standing stone 150m NNE of date from?

Inverfolla,fallen standing stone 150m NNE of dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a fallen standing stone. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Inverfolla,fallen standing stone 150m NNE of?

Inverfolla,fallen standing stone 150m NNE 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 SM3918.

What other scheduled monuments are near Inverfolla,fallen standing stone 150m NNE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Achnaba House,cairns 30m, 175m & 305m SW of, & 340m & 530m WSW of (9 km), Achnacreebeag,chambered cairn 270m W of (9.1 km), Dalvuie,cairn 75m S of (9.3 km).

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