Scheduled MonumentsScotlandOld Harestanes,stone circle 180m NE of
Bronze Age · Stone circle

Old Harestanes,stone circle 180m NE of

Scotland
HES SM2697
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Stone circle
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Old Harestanes is a Bronze Age stone circle located in Peeblesshire, Scotland, situated approximately 180 metres north-east of the settlement from which it takes its name. The monument consists of a ring of standing stones typical of ceremonial and ritual sites constructed during the Bronze Age, a period when such circles served important functions in the spiritual and communal life of prehistoric communities. The site remains an important archaeological record of Bronze Age activity in the Borders region, contributing to understanding of prehistoric monument distribution and ritual practice in southern Scotland. The stone circle is recorded under the Historic Environment Scotland designation INSPIRE reference SM2697.

Old Harestanes,stone circle 180m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2697. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Old Harestanes,stone circle 180m NE of?

Old Harestanes is a Bronze Age stone circle located in Peeblesshire, Scotland, situated approximately 180 metres north-east of the settlement from which it takes its name. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2697.

What period does Old Harestanes,stone circle 180m NE of date from?

Old Harestanes,stone circle 180m NE of dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a stone circle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Old Harestanes,stone circle 180m NE of?

Old Harestanes,stone circle 180m NE 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 SM2697.

What other scheduled monuments are near Old Harestanes,stone circle 180m NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ratchill,platform settlement 550m N of (7.4 km), Broughton Church (7.6 km), Ratchill,platform settlement and ring enclosure 460m NE of (7.7 km).

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