Scheduled MonumentsScotlandNa Clachan Aoraidh, stone circle 1850m WSW of Edintian
Bronze Age · Stone circle 1850m wsw of edintian

Na Clachan Aoraidh, stone circle 1850m WSW of Edintian

Scotland
HES SM1572
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Stone circle 1850m wsw of edintian
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Na Clachan Aoraidh is a Bronze Age stone circle located approximately 1850 metres west-southwest of Edintian in Perthshire, Scotland. The monument comprises a ring of standing stones typical of Bronze Age ceremonial and ritual sites constructed across Scotland during the second millennium before the Common Era. Such circles served important communal functions within prehistoric societies, likely connected to seasonal gatherings, astronomical observation, or burial practices. The site is recorded and protected under the Historic Environment Scotland designation system with reference SM1572.

Na Clachan Aoraidh, stone circle 1850m WSW of Edintian is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1572. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Na Clachan Aoraidh, stone circle 1850m WSW of Edintian?

Na Clachan Aoraidh is a Bronze Age stone circle located approximately 1850 metres west-southwest of Edintian in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1572.

What period does Na Clachan Aoraidh, stone circle 1850m WSW of Edintian date from?

Na Clachan Aoraidh, stone circle 1850m WSW of Edintian dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a stone circle 1850m wsw of edintian. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Na Clachan Aoraidh, stone circle 1850m WSW of Edintian?

Na Clachan Aoraidh, stone circle 1850m WSW of Edintian 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 SM1572.

What other scheduled monuments are near Na Clachan Aoraidh, stone circle 1850m WSW of Edintian?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Borenich, dun 550m NW of (1.6 km), Borenich, dun 680m E of (2 km), Bail' a' Chaisted, deserted settlement 750m W of Borenich (2.1 km).

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