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Kindallachan is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Perthshire, Scotland. The monument stands upon bedrock of the Southern Highland Group, formed during the Middle Cambrian period and composed of psammite and pelite—metamorphic rocks typical of the Highlands' ancient geology. This geological foundation has endured for over 500 million years, providing a stable base for the stone through millennia of human activity and natural weathering.
Standing stones of this type were erected during the Bronze Age, roughly between 2500 and 1000 BC, serving purposes that likely combined territorial, ritual and ceremonial functions within prehistoric communities. The isolated placement of such monuments across the Highland landscape suggests their significance as focal points for settlement patterns and seasonal gatherings. Kindallachan's position in Perthshire places it within an area rich in Bronze Age archaeology, reflecting the region's importance to ancient populations.
The monument is protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9618, recognising its importance as part of Scotland's Bronze Age heritage. Like many standing stones, Kindallachan survives as a tangible link to the beliefs, social organisation and land use of prehistoric Highland societies, its weathered form a testament to the durability of both the stone and the communities that raised it.
Kindallachan, standing stone is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9618. View the official record →
Kindallachan is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9618.
Kindallachan, 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 the UK.
Kindallachan, 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 SM9618.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Clachan More, two standing stones 100m WSW of Dowally Kirk (2 km), King's Seat, fort (7.1 km), Dunkeld House,standing stone 490m NE of (7.2 km).
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Kindallachan, standing stone stands on Southern Highland Group, bedrock that formed in the Middle Cambrian. The rock here is psammite and pelite.