Scheduled MonumentsScotlandPendreich,standing stone 1280m NE of
Bronze Age · Standing stone

Pendreich,standing stone 1280m NE of

Scotland
HES SM2545
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Pendreich standing stone is a Bronze Age monolith located approximately 1280 metres north-east of Pendreich in Perthshire, Scotland. The stone forms part of the Bronze Age ritual and ceremonial landscape of the region, a period when such isolated standing stones served important functions within prehistoric communities, though their precise purposes remain subject to scholarly debate. The monument is recorded under Historic Environment Scotland's INSPIRE designation SM2545, which documents its archaeological significance as a surviving example of Bronze Age stone erection practices in central Scotland.

Pendreich,standing stone 1280m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2545. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pendreich,standing stone 1280m NE of?

Pendreich standing stone is a Bronze Age monolith located approximately 1280 metres north-east of Pendreich in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2545.

What period does Pendreich,standing stone 1280m NE of date from?

Pendreich,standing stone 1280m NE 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 Pendreich,standing stone 1280m NE of?

Pendreich,standing stone 1280m 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 SM2545.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pendreich,standing stone 1280m NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stirling,Argyll Lodging,house (6.2 km), Stirling, Mar's Wark, uncompleted residence (6.3 km), Stirling, Royal Gardens including King's Knot (6.4 km).

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