Scheduled MonumentsScotlandNew Selma,standing stone 400m SSW of
Bronze Age · Standing stone

New Selma,standing stone 400m SSW of

Scotland
HES SM3877
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

New Selma is a Bronze Age standing stone located approximately four hundred metres south-south-west of New Selma in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument remains a substantial upright stone of the type characteristic of Bronze Age ritual and territorial practice in western Scotland, reflecting the landscape marking traditions of the early metal-working period. Such isolated standing stones served various functions within prehistoric communities, potentially marking significant locations, burial sites, or territorial boundaries. The stone's survival into the modern period contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement and ceremonial activity in Argyll.

New Selma,standing stone 400m SSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3877. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is New Selma,standing stone 400m SSW of?

New Selma is a Bronze Age standing stone located approximately four hundred metres south-south-west of New Selma in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3877.

What period does New Selma,standing stone 400m SSW of date from?

New Selma,standing stone 400m SSW 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 New Selma,standing stone 400m SSW of?

New Selma,standing stone 400m SSW 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 SM3877.

What other scheduled monuments are near New Selma,standing stone 400m SSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Strontoiller,stone circle 280m SSW of (8.9 km), Strontoiller,cairn 300m S of (8.9 km), Clach na Carraig,standing stone & cairn 450m S of Strontoiller (9.1 km).

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