Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLundin, stone circle and cup-marked stone 370m NNW of
Bronze Age · Stone circle and cup-marked stone

Lundin, stone circle and cup-marked stone 370m NNW of

Scotland
HES SM1563
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Stone circle and cup-marked stone
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Lundin is a Bronze Age stone circle located in Perthshire, Scotland, situated approximately 370 metres north-north-west of a cup-marked stone. The monument comprises a ring of standing stones that represents a characteristic ritual or ceremonial site of the Bronze Age period. The associated cup-marked stone displays the characteristic prehistoric rock art motifs common to Bronze Age and earlier periods in Scotland, with cupmarks pecked into its surface. Together, these elements form part of the significant prehistoric landscape of Perthshire, reflecting the ritual and territorial practices of Bronze Age communities in eastern Scotland.

Lundin, stone circle and cup-marked stone 370m NNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1563. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lundin, stone circle and cup-marked stone 370m NNW of?

Lundin is a Bronze Age stone circle located in Perthshire, Scotland, situated approximately 370 metres north-north-west of a cup-marked stone. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1563.

What period does Lundin, stone circle and cup-marked stone 370m NNW of date from?

Lundin, stone circle and cup-marked stone 370m NNW of dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a stone circle and cup-marked stone. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Lundin, stone circle and cup-marked stone 370m NNW of?

Lundin, stone circle and cup-marked stone 370m NNW of 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 SM1563.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lundin, stone circle and cup-marked stone 370m NNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cup and ring marked stone, dun and farmstead 70m SW of Brae of Cultullich (1.6 km), The Dun,fort 400m ESE of Tyndun (3.5 km), Home Farm, settlement and souterrains 300m E of (4.7 km).

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