Scheduled MonumentsScotlandPeathill,standing stone 300m N of
Bronze Age · Standing stone

Peathill,standing stone 300m N of

Scotland
HES SM41
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Peathill standing stone is a Bronze Age monolith situated approximately three hundred metres north of Peathill in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The stone forms part of the broader Bronze Age ritual and ceremonial landscape of the region, a period when such monuments served significant social and religious functions within prehistoric communities. Standing stones of this type are typically associated with the later Bronze Age and may have marked territorial boundaries, served as waymarkers, or functioned within broader ceremonial complexes. The monument remains a testament to the enduring presence of Bronze Age societies in north-east Scotland and their investment in the creation of permanent stone monuments across the landscape.

Peathill,standing stone 300m N of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM41. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Peathill,standing stone 300m N of?

Peathill standing stone is a Bronze Age monolith situated approximately three hundred metres north of Peathill in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM41.

What period does Peathill,standing stone 300m N of date from?

Peathill,standing stone 300m N 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 Peathill,standing stone 300m N of?

Peathill,standing stone 300m N 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 SM41.

What other scheduled monuments are near Peathill,standing stone 300m N of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing stone, 60m WNW of Ferneybrae Croft (4.8 km), The Slacks, Kirkhill Forest, burial cairn, hut circles and cairnfield (5.2 km), Cairntradlin Cottage, standing stone 480m W of (5.2 km).

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