Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLoch Ciaran, standing stone 1430m SW of Achaglass
Bronze Age · Standing stone 1430m sw of achaglass

Loch Ciaran, standing stone 1430m SW of Achaglass

Scotland
HES SM212
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone 1430m sw of achaglass
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Loch Ciaran standing stone is a Bronze Age monolith situated approximately 1430 metres southwest of Achaglass in Argyllshire, Scotland. The stone forms part of the wider landscape of prehistoric ritual and ceremonial monuments characteristic of the Bronze Age in the western Highlands. Standing stones of this period typically served functions relating to burial practices, territorial markers, or ceremonial gathering places, though the precise original purpose of this example remains uncertain. The monument is recorded under Historic Environment Scotland designation SM212 and remains a testament to the monumental stone-working traditions of Bronze Age communities in this region.

Loch Ciaran, standing stone 1430m SW of Achaglass is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM212. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Loch Ciaran, standing stone 1430m SW of Achaglass?

Loch Ciaran standing stone is a Bronze Age monolith situated approximately 1430 metres southwest of Achaglass in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM212.

What period does Loch Ciaran, standing stone 1430m SW of Achaglass date from?

Loch Ciaran, standing stone 1430m SW of Achaglass dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a standing stone 1430m sw of achaglass. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Loch Ciaran, standing stone 1430m SW of Achaglass?

Loch Ciaran, standing stone 1430m SW of Achaglass 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 SM212.

What other scheduled monuments are near Loch Ciaran, standing stone 1430m SW of Achaglass?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ballinakill House,cross by entrance to drive (1.9 km), Talatoll, shielings 1400m SE of, Kintyre (1.9 km), Clachan Churchyard, Cross, Cross Slabs & Tombstones (2 km).

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