Scheduled MonumentsScotlandPoit na h-I (Pottie), standing stone 365m NNE of
Bronze Age · Standing stone

Poit na h-I (Pottie), standing stone 365m NNE of

Scotland
HES SM10625
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Poit na h-I is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 365 metres north-north-east of Pottie. The monument consists of a single upright stone typical of Bronze Age ritual or marker sites in the Scottish Highlands. Standing stones of this period, generally dating between 3000 and 1000 BCE, served ceremonial, territorial, or funerary functions within prehistoric communities. The stone's survival and official recording reflect its significance as part of the Bronze Age monumental landscape of Argyll.

Poit na h-I (Pottie), standing stone 365m NNE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10625. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Poit na h-I (Pottie), standing stone 365m NNE of?

Poit na h-I is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 365 metres north-north-east of Pottie. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10625.

What period does Poit na h-I (Pottie), standing stone 365m NNE of date from?

Poit na h-I (Pottie), standing stone 365m NNE 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 Poit na h-I (Pottie), standing stone 365m NNE of?

Poit na h-I (Pottie), standing stone 365m NNE 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 SM10625.

What other scheduled monuments are near Poit na h-I (Pottie), standing stone 365m NNE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Torr a' Chaisteil, fort 950m SSE of Pottie (1.3 km), Loch Poit na h-I, crannog 220m SSE of Achaban House (1.4 km), Achaban House, standing stone (1.6 km).

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