Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLawers, standing stone 390m SSE of
Bronze Age · Standing stone

Lawers, standing stone 390m SSE of

Scotland
HES SM1558
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Lawers, standing stone 390m SSE of is a Bronze Age monolith located in Perthshire, Scotland, situated approximately 390 metres south-southeast of the settlement of Lawers. The stone represents an example of the standing stone tradition prevalent in Scotland during the Bronze Age, a period when such monuments served ceremonial, territorial, or commemorative functions within prehistoric communities. The site is recorded under Historic Environment Scotland's designation system as SM1558, indicating its recognition as a scheduled monument of archaeological significance. Standing stones of this period and region typically mark important locations within the Bronze Age landscape, though the specific original purpose of this particular stone remains consistent with the broader interpretive framework applied to similar monuments in Perthshire.

Lawers, standing stone 390m SSE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1558. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lawers, standing stone 390m SSE of?

Lawers, standing stone 390m SSE of is a Bronze Age monolith located in Perthshire, Scotland, situated approximately 390 metres south-southeast of the settlement of Lawers. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1558.

What period does Lawers, standing stone 390m SSE of date from?

Lawers, standing stone 390m SSE 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 Lawers, standing stone 390m SSE of?

Lawers, standing stone 390m SSE 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 SM1558.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lawers, standing stone 390m SSE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Auchingarrich Farm, standing stone, Comrie (3.4 km), Torlum,cairn (3.9 km), Craigneich, standing stone 150m SW of (4.9 km).

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