Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLoth Stone,standing stone,Traprain Law
Bronze Age · Standing stone,traprain law

Loth Stone,standing stone,Traprain Law

Scotland
HES SM742
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone,traprain law
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Loth Stone is a standing stone of Bronze Age date located on the slopes of Traprain Law in East Lothian, Scotland. The monument survives as an upright stone of modest proportions within a landscape rich in prehistoric activity, as Traprain Law itself was a significant Iron Age settlement and hill fort. The stone's exact original purpose remains uncertain, though standing stones of this period typically held ritual or ceremonial significance within Bronze Age communities. Its survival on this prominent East Lothian landmark testifies to the long and complex occupation history of the Traprain Law locality from prehistoric through medieval times.

Loth Stone,standing stone,Traprain Law is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM742. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Loth Stone,standing stone,Traprain Law?

Loth Stone is a standing stone of Bronze Age date located on the slopes of Traprain Law in East Lothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM742.

What period does Loth Stone,standing stone,Traprain Law date from?

Loth Stone,standing stone,Traprain Law dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a standing stone,traprain law. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Loth Stone,standing stone,Traprain Law?

Loth Stone,standing stone,Traprain Law 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 SM742.

What other scheduled monuments are near Loth Stone,standing stone,Traprain Law?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Newlands,enclosure 500m S of (8.2 km), Green Castle,enclosure 100m NE of fort (8.4 km), Green Castle,fort,Newlands (8.5 km).

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