Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLuath's Stone, standing stone
Bronze Age · Standing stone

Luath's Stone, standing stone

Scotland
HES SM11630
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Luath's Stone is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, designated as HES INSPIRE SM11630. The monument represents a significant example of prehistoric ritual or territorial markers erected during the Bronze Age period, when such stones were commonly established across northern Scotland. The stone survives as a substantial upright monolith, typical of Bronze Age standing stone traditions in the north-east of Scotland. Its presence contributes to our understanding of Bronze Age settlement patterns and ceremonial practices in Aberdeenshire.

Luath's Stone, standing stone is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11630. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Luath's Stone, standing stone?

Luath's Stone is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, designated as HES INSPIRE SM11630. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11630.

What period does Luath's Stone, standing stone date from?

Luath's Stone, standing stone dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a standing stone. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Luath's Stone, standing stone?

Luath's Stone, standing stone 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 SM11630.

What other scheduled monuments are near Luath's Stone, standing stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Whitehill, stone circle, Bogmore Wood (1.4 km), Tombeg, standing stone 90m WSW of (3.9 km), Deer Park, stone circle 65m N of (4.3 km).

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