Scheduled MonumentsScotlandPitfourie, standing stone 230m ESE of
Bronze Age · Standing stone

Pitfourie, standing stone 230m ESE of

Scotland
HES SM1534
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pitfourie is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Perthshire, Scotland, situated approximately 230 metres east-south-east of the main settlement at Pitfourie. The monument represents the class of upright stone markers characteristic of Bronze Age ritual and ceremonial practices in Scotland, a tradition of monument construction that flourished during the second millennium BC. Such standing stones typically served purposes connected to burial practices, territorial marking, or ceremonial gatherings, though the specific function of this particular example remains uncertain. The stone survives as a testament to prehistoric settlement patterns and cultural practices in the Perthshire landscape, forming part of the broader Bronze Age archaeological record of central Scotland.

Pitfourie, standing stone 230m ESE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1534. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pitfourie, standing stone 230m ESE of?

Pitfourie is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Perthshire, Scotland, situated approximately 230 metres east-south-east of the main settlement at Pitfourie. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1534.

What period does Pitfourie, standing stone 230m ESE of date from?

Pitfourie, standing stone 230m ESE 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 Pitfourie, standing stone 230m ESE of?

Pitfourie, standing stone 230m ESE 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 SM1534.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pitfourie, standing stone 230m ESE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Balnaguard Farm, standing stone 220m N of (7.3 km), Cairn 30m NW of Sunny Bank, Balnaguard (7.6 km), Logierait Churchyard,cross slab (7.8 km).

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