Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLoanhead, standing stones 450m NE of
Bronze Age · Standing stones

Loanhead, standing stones 450m NE of

Scotland
HES SM7298
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stones
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Loanhead Standing Stone, located 450 metres north-east of Loanhead in Perthshire, is a Bronze Age monument comprising a group of standing stones. The stones date to the Bronze Age period and represent an important example of ritual or ceremonial practice from this era in central Scotland. The monument stands as evidence of prehistoric settlement and religious activity in the Perthshire landscape, reflecting the significance of stone circles and standing stone alignments during the second millennium BC. The site is protected as a scheduled monument under Historic Environment Scotland's designation system.

Loanhead, standing stones 450m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7298. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Loanhead, standing stones 450m NE of?

Loanhead Standing Stone, located 450 metres north-east of Loanhead in Perthshire, is a Bronze Age monument comprising a group of standing stones. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7298.

What period does Loanhead, standing stones 450m NE of date from?

Loanhead, standing stones 450m NE of dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a standing stones. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Loanhead, standing stones 450m NE of?

Loanhead, standing stones 450m NE 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 SM7298.

What other scheduled monuments are near Loanhead, standing stones 450m NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including New Scone,stone circle,Grey Stanes (6.6 km), Mill of Bonhard, unenclosed settlement and standing stone 200m S of (6.6 km), Balgarvie, unenclosed settlement 350m ESE of (6.6 km).

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