Scheduled MonumentsScotlandRemains of three stone settings and a standing stone, West Schurroch
West schurroch

Remains of three stone settings and a standing stone, West Schurroch

Scotland
HES SM353
Site type
West schurroch
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

The remains of three stone settings and a standing stone at West Schurroch in Angus, Scotland constitute a Bronze Age ceremonial or ritual landscape. The site comprises multiple discrete stone features, including a surviving standing stone and three distinct stone settings whose original purpose and precise configuration reflect practices common to the Bronze Age period in eastern Scotland. The monuments demonstrate the sustained use of this locality for ritual or ceremonial activity across the prehistoric period. These remains contribute to the archaeological record of Angus and illustrate patterns of stone monument construction characteristic of Bronze Age communities in northeast Scotland.

Remains of three stone settings and a standing stone, West Schurroch is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM353. View the official record →

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What is Remains of three stone settings and a standing stone, West Schurroch?

The remains of three stone settings and a standing stone at West Schurroch in Angus, Scotland constitute a Bronze Age ceremonial or ritual landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM353.

Who is responsible for protecting Remains of three stone settings and a standing stone, West Schurroch?

Remains of three stone settings and a standing stone, West Schurroch 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 SM353.

What other scheduled monuments are near Remains of three stone settings and a standing stone, West Schurroch?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castleton, site of castle 90m SE of The Feathers (7.6 km), Haughend, enclosure 500m W of (7.9 km), Cardean Roman Camp and pre-historic barrow, Wester Cardean (8.2 km).

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