Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKnochraich,standing stone 340m NW of
Bronze Age · Standing stone

Knochraich,standing stone 340m NW of

Scotland
HES SM2696
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Knochraich Standing Stone is a Bronze Age monolith located approximately 340 metres north-west of Knochraich in Stirlingshire, Scotland. The stone stands as evidence of ritual or territorial practice during the Bronze Age period, when such monuments were commonly erected across Scotland. The precise dimensions and current condition of the stone reflect the monument's survival through millennia of agricultural and environmental change in the central belt of Scotland. As a scheduled ancient monument under Historic Environment Scotland's records, it remains an important archaeological site contributing to understanding of Bronze Age settlement and ceremonial practices in this region.

Knochraich,standing stone 340m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2696. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Knochraich,standing stone 340m NW of?

Knochraich Standing Stone is a Bronze Age monolith located approximately 340 metres north-west of Knochraich in Stirlingshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2696.

What period does Knochraich,standing stone 340m NW of date from?

Knochraich,standing stone 340m NW 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 Knochraich,standing stone 340m NW of?

Knochraich,standing stone 340m NW 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 SM2696.

What other scheduled monuments are near Knochraich,standing stone 340m NW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dunbeg,fort 700m W of Fintry Bridge (1.1 km), Fintry,motte 400m WSW of Fintry Bridge (1.1 km), Dunmore,fort (1.3 km).

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