Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLochnell Primary School, standing stone 7m SW of, Benderloch
Bronze Age · Standing stone 7m sw of, benderloch

Lochnell Primary School, standing stone 7m SW of, Benderloch

Scotland
HES SM3812
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone 7m sw of, benderloch
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

The standing stone 7 metres south-west of Lochnell Primary School, Benderloch, is a Bronze Age monument located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The stone survives as an upright monolith from the prehistoric period when such stones were erected as markers, ritual foci, or memorials within Bronze Age communities. Its precise dimensions and current condition would reflect the weathering and management of the landscape over several millennia. The site remains recorded within the national heritage designation system as a significant Bronze Age archaeological feature within the local archaeological landscape.

Lochnell Primary School, standing stone 7m SW of, Benderloch is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3812. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lochnell Primary School, standing stone 7m SW of, Benderloch?

The standing stone 7 metres south-west of Lochnell Primary School, Benderloch, is a Bronze Age monument located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3812.

What period does Lochnell Primary School, standing stone 7m SW of, Benderloch date from?

Lochnell Primary School, standing stone 7m SW of, Benderloch dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a standing stone 7m sw of, benderloch. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Lochnell Primary School, standing stone 7m SW of, Benderloch?

Lochnell Primary School, standing stone 7m SW of, Benderloch 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 SM3812.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lochnell Primary School, standing stone 7m SW of, Benderloch?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cladh Uaine, chapel and burial ground 560m SE of Pennyfuir Cottage (6.5 km), Dunollie Castle (8.9 km), Barr Beag,cairn 320m NNW of Strontoiller (8.9 km).

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