Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMeikle Obney, standing stone 260m E of
Bronze Age · Standing stone

Meikle Obney, standing stone 260m E of

Scotland
HES SM1592
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Meikle Obney is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Perthshire, Scotland, approximately 260 metres east of the settlement of Meikle Obney. The monument represents the ritual and ceremonial practices of prehistoric communities during the Bronze Age, a period when such stones were erected as markers, territorial indicators, or elements of sacred landscapes. Standing stones of this type are characteristic of the Bronze Age and later periods in Scotland, though many lack precise dating without excavation. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Record under the designation HES INSPIRE SM1592, ensuring its protection and documentation as part of Scotland's archaeological heritage.

Meikle Obney, standing stone 260m E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1592. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Meikle Obney, standing stone 260m E of?

Meikle Obney is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Perthshire, Scotland, approximately 260 metres east of the settlement of Meikle Obney. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1592.

What period does Meikle Obney, standing stone 260m E of date from?

Meikle Obney, standing stone 260m E 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 Meikle Obney, standing stone 260m E of?

Meikle Obney, standing stone 260m E 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 SM1592.

What other scheduled monuments are near Meikle Obney, standing stone 260m E of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Staredam, standing stones 80m SW of (1.1 km), Mains of Airleywight,cairn (1.5 km), Pitsundry, standing stone 250m W of (3.4 km).

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