Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKnock and Maize,standing stone 190m ESE of
Bronze Age · Standing stone

Knock and Maize,standing stone 190m ESE of

Scotland
HES SM5068
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Knock and Maize, Standing Stone 190m ESE of, is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Wigtownshire, south-west Scotland. The monument consists of a single upright stone, characteristic of Bronze Age ritual and ceremonial practice in prehistoric Britain. Standing stones of this period typically served functions related to burial practices, territorial marking, or astronomical observation, though the precise purpose of individual examples remains subject to archaeological interpretation. The stone's survival and recording within the Canmore and Historic Environment Scotland databases reflects its significance as part of the prehistoric monumental landscape of the region.

Knock and Maize,standing stone 190m ESE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5068. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Knock and Maize,standing stone 190m ESE of?

Knock and Maize, Standing Stone 190m ESE of, is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Wigtownshire, south-west Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5068.

What period does Knock and Maize,standing stone 190m ESE of date from?

Knock and Maize,standing stone 190m ESE 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 Knock and Maize,standing stone 190m ESE of?

Knock and Maize,standing stone 190m ESE 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 SM5068.

What other scheduled monuments are near Knock and Maize,standing stone 190m ESE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Knock and Maize,farmstead 250m SE of (0.1 km), Killantringan,dun 740m WNW of (1.6 km), Meikle Labrax,fort (3 km).

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