Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKillumpha, standing stone 1140m NE of
Bronze Age · Standing stone

Killumpha, standing stone 1140m NE of

Scotland
HES SM4777
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Killumpha Standing Stone is a Bronze Age monumental stone located in Wigtownshire, south-western Scotland, situated approximately 1140 metres north-east of Killumpha itself. The stone represents the type of isolated standing stone monument commonly erected during the Bronze Age across Scotland, likely serving ritual, territorial, or commemorative functions within its contemporary landscape. Such monuments testify to the organised societies and enduring cultural practices of Bronze Age communities in south-western Scotland, where standing stones form part of a broader archaeological record including burial cairns and ceremonial sites. The stone's survival into the present day, despite centuries of agricultural activity and landscape change, makes it an important marker of Bronze Age settlement patterns and monumental practice in the region.

Killumpha, standing stone 1140m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4777. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Killumpha, standing stone 1140m NE of?

Killumpha Standing Stone is a Bronze Age monumental stone located in Wigtownshire, south-western Scotland, situated approximately 1140 metres north-east of Killumpha itself. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4777.

What period does Killumpha, standing stone 1140m NE of date from?

Killumpha, standing stone 1140m NE 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 Killumpha, standing stone 1140m NE of?

Killumpha, standing stone 1140m NE 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 SM4777.

What other scheduled monuments are near Killumpha, standing stone 1140m NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including High Drummore Mote,motte (5.4 km), Cairn More,Barncorkrie,cairn (5.5 km), Barncorkrie,farmstead 450m NE of (5.7 km).

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