Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKirklandhill,standing stone 275m SW of
Bronze Age · Standing stone

Kirklandhill,standing stone 275m SW of

Scotland
HES SM741
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Kirklandhill is a Bronze Age standing stone located in East Lothian, Scotland, approximately 275 metres south-west of Kirklandhill itself. The monument dates to the Bronze Age, a period during which standing stones served ritual, ceremonial, or territorial functions within prehistoric communities. As a standing stone monument, it represents the material culture and religious practices of Bronze Age populations in the Lothian region. The stone survives as a significant archaeological monument and is formally designated within the Historic Environment Scotland record as SM741.

Kirklandhill,standing stone 275m SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM741. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kirklandhill,standing stone 275m SW of?

Kirklandhill is a Bronze Age standing stone located in East Lothian, Scotland, approximately 275 metres south-west of Kirklandhill itself. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM741.

What period does Kirklandhill,standing stone 275m SW of date from?

Kirklandhill,standing stone 275m SW 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 Kirklandhill,standing stone 275m SW of?

Kirklandhill,standing stone 275m SW 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 SM741.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kirklandhill,standing stone 275m SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Garvald Quarry,enclosure 300m NNW of (7.8 km), Nunraw Barns, pit alignment SE of (7.9 km), Nunraw Barns, palisaded enclosure 180m SSW of (7.9 km).

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