Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLittle Clinterty, standing stone 20m E of
Bronze Age · Standing stone

Little Clinterty, standing stone 20m E of

Scotland
HES SM12429
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Little Clinterty is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, situated approximately twenty metres to the east of Little Clinterty itself. The monument represents the class of upright stone monuments characteristic of the Bronze Age period in northeast Scotland, a region particularly rich in such prehistoric ritual and ceremonial markers. Standing stones of this type typically served functions related to burial practices, territorial demarcation, or ceremonial activity, though the precise original purpose of this particular example remains uncertain. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland register under the reference SM12429.

Little Clinterty, standing stone 20m E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12429. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Little Clinterty, standing stone 20m E of?

Little Clinterty is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, situated approximately twenty metres to the east of Little Clinterty itself. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12429.

What period does Little Clinterty, standing stone 20m E of date from?

Little Clinterty, standing stone 20m E 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 Little Clinterty, standing stone 20m E of?

Little Clinterty, standing stone 20m E 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 SM12429.

What other scheduled monuments are near Little Clinterty, standing stone 20m E of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Leucharbrae Farmhouse, cairn 235m NNE of (7.9 km), Cup and ring marked boulder, 40m S of Treetops House (8.1 km), Contlaw Mains, hut circle 355m ENE of (9 km).

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