Scheduled MonumentsScotlandJohnscleugh, stone settings 1790m SW of, 1360m SSW of, 1105m SSW of
Stone settings 1790m sw of, 1360m ssw of,

Johnscleugh, stone settings 1790m SW of, 1360m SSW of, 1105m SSW of

Scotland
HES SM4423
Site type
Stone settings 1790m sw of, 1360m ssw of,
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Johnscleugh stone settings is a Bronze Age ritual or ceremonial monument located in East Lothian, Scotland. The site comprises multiple stone arrangements positioned at varying distances across the landscape, reflecting the dispersed nature of prehistoric stone settings in this region. Such monuments typically date to the Bronze Age and served functions related to burial practices, territorial marking, or ceremonial activity, though the precise purpose of this particular arrangement remains uncertain. The survival of these stones provides evidence of Bronze Age settlement patterns and ritual practice in the Lothian uplands.

Johnscleugh, stone settings 1790m SW of, 1360m SSW of, 1105m SSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4423. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Johnscleugh, stone settings 1790m SW of, 1360m SSW of, 1105m SSW of?

Johnscleugh stone settings is a Bronze Age ritual or ceremonial monument located in East Lothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4423.

Who is responsible for protecting Johnscleugh, stone settings 1790m SW of, 1360m SSW of, 1105m SSW of?

Johnscleugh, stone settings 1790m SW of, 1360m SSW of, 1105m SSW 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 SM4423.

What other scheduled monuments are near Johnscleugh, stone settings 1790m SW of, 1360m SSW of, 1105m SSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Table Rings, cairn 500m WSW of Penshiel (2 km), Penshiel Grange (2.5 km), Gamelshiel, settlement & field system 950m ESE of (4.3 km).

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