Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSandside House,Reay,two carved stones
Reay,two carved stones

Sandside House,Reay,two carved stones

Scotland
HES SM616
Site type
Reay,two carved stones
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Sandside House, Reay, is a site in Caithness, Scotland, notable for two carved stones of archaeological significance. The stones are associated with ancient activity in the Reay area and represent material culture from the early medieval or earlier periods of settlement in northern Scotland. The site is designated as a scheduled monument under Historic Environment Scotland's records (SM616), reflecting its protected status as a heritage asset of national importance. The carved stones contribute to understanding the material and cultural heritage of Caithness during the pre-medieval and early medieval periods.

Sandside House,Reay,two carved stones is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM616. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Sandside House,Reay,two carved stones?

Sandside House, Reay, is a site in Caithness, Scotland, notable for two carved stones of archaeological significance. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM616.

Who is responsible for protecting Sandside House,Reay,two carved stones?

Sandside House,Reay,two carved stones 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 SM616.

What other scheduled monuments are near Sandside House,Reay,two carved stones?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Knock Stanger,cairn 730m E of Sandside House (0.8 km), Reay, burial ground, old church and cross slab 175m E of Parish Church (1.7 km), Achvarasdal House,two stones N of (3.1 km).

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