Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLangstane, standing stone 40m S of
Bronze Age · Standing stone

Langstane, standing stone 40m S of

Scotland
HES SM501
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Langstane is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Caithness, Scotland, approximately 40 metres south of Langstane itself. The monument comprises a single upright stone of the type characteristic of Bronze Age ritual and ceremonial landscapes in northern Scotland. Such standing stones served purposes that remain partially understood, though they are generally interpreted as markers of territorial significance, burial sites, or focal points for community gatherings during the Bronze Age period. The stone's survival into the present day contributes to our understanding of prehistoric settlement patterns and monumental practices in the far north of Scotland.

Langstane, standing stone 40m S of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM501. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Langstane, standing stone 40m S of?

Langstane is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Caithness, Scotland, approximately 40 metres south of Langstane itself. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM501.

What period does Langstane, standing stone 40m S of date from?

Langstane, standing stone 40m S 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 Langstane, standing stone 40m S of?

Langstane, standing stone 40m S 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 SM501.

What other scheduled monuments are near Langstane, standing stone 40m S of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Watenan,fort 100m SSW of,Ulbster (0.9 km), Watenan,cairn & stone setting 400m W of,Ulbster (1.1 km), Cairn of Get, chambered cairn, cairns and cists (1.2 km).

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