Scheduled MonumentsScotlandRedcastle, standing stone 275m ESE of Graham's Wood, Haugh of Urr
Bronze Age · Standing stone 275m ese of graham's wood, haugh of urr

Redcastle, standing stone 275m ESE of Graham's Wood, Haugh of Urr

Scotland
HES SM1040
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone 275m ese of graham's wood, haugh of urr
Nation
Scotland
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History & significance

Redcastle is a Bronze Age standing stone located 275 metres east-south-east of Graham's Wood in the Haugh of Urr, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. The monument belongs to a widespread tradition of stone erection practised across Scotland during the Bronze Age, a period when such monoliths served ritual, commemorative, or territorial functions within prehistoric communities. The stone survives as a substantial upright feature in the landscape, its positioning and form typical of single standing stones from this era in southwest Scotland. Such monuments are valuable indicators of Bronze Age settlement patterns and religious practices in the region, contributing to the archaeological understanding of prehistoric Dumfries and Galloway.

Redcastle, standing stone 275m ESE of Graham's Wood, Haugh of Urr is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1040. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Redcastle, standing stone 275m ESE of Graham's Wood, Haugh of Urr?

Redcastle is a Bronze Age standing stone located 275 metres east-south-east of Graham's Wood in the Haugh of Urr, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1040.

What period does Redcastle, standing stone 275m ESE of Graham's Wood, Haugh of Urr date from?

Redcastle, standing stone 275m ESE of Graham's Wood, Haugh of Urr dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a standing stone 275m ese of graham's wood, haugh of urr. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Redcastle, standing stone 275m ESE of Graham's Wood, Haugh of Urr?

Redcastle, standing stone 275m ESE of Graham's Wood, Haugh of Urr 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 SM1040.

What other scheduled monuments are near Redcastle, standing stone 275m ESE of Graham's Wood, Haugh of Urr?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mote of Urr,motte (1.1 km), Edingham Castle (3 km), Edingham Munitions Factory (3.6 km).

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