Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLoch of Tingwall, standing stone 130m E of Garth Lodge
Bronze Age · Standing stone 130m e of garth lodge

Loch of Tingwall, standing stone 130m E of Garth Lodge

Scotland
HES SM2040
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone 130m e of garth lodge
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Loch of Tingwall is a Bronze Age standing stone located 130 metres east of Garth Lodge in Shetland, Scotland. The monument, designated as HES INSPIRE SM2040, represents a typical example of the upright stone monuments erected during the Bronze Age in the Shetland Islands. Such standing stones served various functions within Bronze Age communities, potentially marking territorial boundaries, ritual sites, or serving commemorative purposes. The stone survives as a notable archaeological feature within the Tingwall landscape, contributing to the archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement and ritual activity in Shetland.

Loch of Tingwall, standing stone 130m E of Garth Lodge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2040. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Loch of Tingwall, standing stone 130m E of Garth Lodge?

Loch of Tingwall is a Bronze Age standing stone located 130 metres east of Garth Lodge in Shetland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2040.

What period does Loch of Tingwall, standing stone 130m E of Garth Lodge date from?

Loch of Tingwall, standing stone 130m E of Garth Lodge dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a standing stone 130m e of garth lodge. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Loch of Tingwall, standing stone 130m E of Garth Lodge?

Loch of Tingwall, standing stone 130m E of Garth Lodge 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 SM2040.

What other scheduled monuments are near Loch of Tingwall, standing stone 130m E of Garth Lodge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Scalloway Castle (2.9 km), Windhoek, burnt mound 150m E of (3.6 km), Wick, chapel and burial ground 60m ENE of (4 km).

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