Scheduled MonumentsScotlandRefuge Stone, 300m WNW of Westfield Farm, Westfield
300m wnw of westfield farm, westfield

Refuge Stone, 300m WNW of Westfield Farm, Westfield

Scotland
HES SM7280
Site type
300m wnw of westfield farm, westfield
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Refuge Stone is a standing stone situated approximately 300 metres west-north-west of Westfield Farm in Westfield, West Lothian. The monument belongs to the prehistoric period and represents the class of standing stones commonly erected in Scotland during the Neolithic or Bronze Age, though precise dating remains uncertain without archaeological investigation. Such stones typically served ritual, territorial, or commemorative functions within their local landscape. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Record under the designation HES INSPIRE SM7280.

Refuge Stone, 300m WNW of Westfield Farm, Westfield is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7280. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Refuge Stone, 300m WNW of Westfield Farm, Westfield?

Refuge Stone is a standing stone situated approximately 300 metres west-north-west of Westfield Farm in Westfield, West Lothian. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7280.

Who is responsible for protecting Refuge Stone, 300m WNW of Westfield Farm, Westfield?

Refuge Stone, 300m WNW of Westfield Farm, Westfield 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 SM7280.

What other scheduled monuments are near Refuge Stone, 300m WNW of Westfield Farm, Westfield?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Muckraw, building 200m ESE of (1.5 km), Torphichen Preceptory, refuge stone at Torphichen Kirk (2.5 km), Castlethorn, fort and standing stones 500m ESE of Torphichen Mains (3.1 km).

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