Scheduled MonumentsScotlandNorth Bilbster, standing stone 120m W of
Bronze Age · Standing stone

North Bilbster, standing stone 120m W of

Scotland
HES SM8484
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

North Bilbster, standing stone 120m W of, is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Caithness, Scotland. The monument remains an important surviving example of the ritual and ceremonial landscape of northern Scotland during the Bronze Age period. Like other standing stones of this era, it likely served significant functions within the prehistoric community, whether marking territorial boundaries, serving ceremonial purposes, or acting as a focal point for gatherings and ritual activity. The stone's preservation and official designation through Historic Environment Scotland (HES INSPIRE SM8484) reflects its archaeological importance to understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and monumental traditions in the far north of Scotland.

North Bilbster, standing stone 120m W of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8484. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is North Bilbster, standing stone 120m W of?

North Bilbster, standing stone 120m W of, is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Caithness, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8484.

What period does North Bilbster, standing stone 120m W of date from?

North Bilbster, standing stone 120m W 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 North Bilbster, standing stone 120m W of?

North Bilbster, standing stone 120m W 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 SM8484.

What other scheduled monuments are near North Bilbster, standing stone 120m W of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Strath,cairn & hut circles 1070m S of (3.8 km), Scouthal Burn,chapel & The Clow (5.2 km), Carn A' Chladha, broch (5.4 km).

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