Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKing's Stone, standing stone 90m SE of Denmarkfield Farm
Bronze Age · Standing stone 90m se of denmarkfield farm

King's Stone, standing stone 90m SE of Denmarkfield Farm

Scotland
HES SM1556
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone 90m se of denmarkfield farm
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

King's Stone is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Perthshire, Scotland, approximately 90 metres south-east of Denmarkfield Farm. The monument stands as evidence of prehistoric ritual or territorial significance during the Bronze Age period, when such stones were commonly erected across Scotland. The stone remains in situ, forming part of the wider landscape of Bronze Age monuments characteristic of the Perthshire region. It is recorded and protected under official designation HES INSPIRE SM1556.

King's Stone, standing stone 90m SE of Denmarkfield Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1556. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is King's Stone, standing stone 90m SE of Denmarkfield Farm?

King's Stone is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Perthshire, Scotland, approximately 90 metres south-east of Denmarkfield Farm. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1556.

What period does King's Stone, standing stone 90m SE of Denmarkfield Farm date from?

King's Stone, standing stone 90m SE of Denmarkfield Farm dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a standing stone 90m se of denmarkfield farm. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting King's Stone, standing stone 90m SE of Denmarkfield Farm?

King's Stone, standing stone 90m SE of Denmarkfield Farm 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 SM1556.

What other scheduled monuments are near King's Stone, standing stone 90m SE of Denmarkfield Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Perth, Cromwell's Citadel (5.7 km), Grange of Elcho, nunnery 180m ENE of Tay View (7.9 km), Souterrains, 145m WNW and 115m WSW of Burnside Cottage (8.1 km).

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