Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLyonston,standing stone 250m ESE of
Bronze Age · Standing stone

Lyonston,standing stone 250m ESE of

Scotland
HES SM5787
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Lyonston standing stone is a Bronze Age monolith situated approximately 250 metres east-south-east of Lyonston in Ayrshire, Scotland. The stone represents the ritual and territorial practices of Bronze Age communities in southwest Scotland, a period spanning roughly 2200 to 800 BC. Standing stones of this type typically served ceremonial, funerary, or boundary functions within prehistoric societies, though the specific purpose of this individual monument remains uncertain. The site is recorded in the national heritage database under the Historic Environment Scotland INSPIRE designation SM5787.

Lyonston,standing stone 250m ESE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5787. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lyonston,standing stone 250m ESE of?

Lyonston standing stone is a Bronze Age monolith situated approximately 250 metres east-south-east of Lyonston in Ayrshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5787.

What period does Lyonston,standing stone 250m ESE of date from?

Lyonston,standing stone 250m ESE of 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 Lyonston,standing stone 250m ESE of?

Lyonston,standing stone 250m ESE 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 SM5787.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lyonston,standing stone 250m ESE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Maybole Collegiate Church (1 km), Kildoon,fort (3.2 km), Howmoor Quarry,dun (3.6 km).

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