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 and cup-marked stone located in Perthshire, Scotland. The monument stands on bedrock of the Southern Highland Group, a geologically complex formation of psammite and pelite laid down during the Middle Cambrian period. This metamorphic foundation has shaped the local landscape for over 500 million years, providing the stone resources available to the Bronze Age communities who constructed the circle.

The stone circle represents a form of ceremonial monument widespread across Bronze Age Britain, typically erected between the 3rd and 2nd millennia before the present. Such circles often served ritual, astronomical or funerary purposes, and their placement on the Perthshire landscape reflects the significance of this region during prehistory. The associated cup-marked stone, bearing shallow cupules pecked into its surface, is a distinctive feature of Bronze Age rock art in Scotland and northern Britain.

The site is protected by Historic Environment Scotland under the reference SM1563, recognising its importance as a scheduled monument. The survival of both the circle and the cup-marked stone demonstrates the enduring presence of Bronze Age ceremonial practices in this part of central Scotland, where such monuments continue to shape our understanding of prehistoric settlement and belief.

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 and cup-marked stone located in Perthshire, Scotland. 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 the UK.

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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The ground beneath

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

Lundin, stone circle and cup-marked stone 370m NNW of stands on Southern Highland Group, bedrock that formed in the Middle Cambrian. The rock here is psammite and pelite.