Scheduled MonumentsScotlandNewhall Bridge,two standing stones 400m SE of
Bronze Age · Two standing stones

Newhall Bridge,two standing stones 400m SE of

Scotland
HES SM1586
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Two standing stones
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Newhall Bridge is a Bronze Age standing stone monument located approximately 400 metres south-east of Newhall Bridge in Perthshire, Scotland. The site comprises two upright stones that represent a form of ritual or ceremonial monument characteristic of Bronze Age Scotland, likely erected during the second millennium before the common era. Such paired or grouped standing stones frequently marked significant locations within the Bronze Age landscape, serving functions related to burial practices, territorial demarcation, or ceremonial activity. The monument is registered with Historic Environment Scotland under the designation INSPIRE SM1586.

Newhall Bridge,two standing stones 400m SE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1586. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Newhall Bridge,two standing stones 400m SE of?

Newhall Bridge is a Bronze Age standing stone monument located approximately 400 metres south-east of Newhall Bridge in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1586.

What period does Newhall Bridge,two standing stones 400m SE of date from?

Newhall Bridge,two standing stones 400m SE of dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a two standing stones. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Newhall Bridge,two standing stones 400m SE of?

Newhall Bridge,two standing stones 400m SE 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 SM1586.

What other scheduled monuments are near Newhall Bridge,two standing stones 400m SE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Croftmoraig,stone circle (0.8 km), Croftmoraig, burial mound 300m NNW of (0.9 km), Caisteal Mac Tuathal, fort 1200m NNW of Taymouth Castle (1.7 km).

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