Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSawmill Cottages, standing stone 285m SSE of, Heather Hill
Bronze Age · Standing stone 285m sse of, heather hill

Sawmill Cottages, standing stone 285m SSE of, Heather Hill

Scotland
HES SM12111
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone 285m sse of, heather hill
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Sawmill Cottages Standing Stone is a Bronze Age monolith located approximately 285 metres south-southeast of Heather Hill in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The stone survives as evidence of ritual or ceremonial activity during the Bronze Age, when such upright stones were erected across the Scottish landscape, often serving functions related to burial practices, territorial marking, or astronomical observation. The monument's survival in its current location, despite the proximity of later settlement activity, provides archaeological insight into the prehistoric landscape and settlement patterns of Aberdeenshire.

Sawmill Cottages, standing stone 285m SSE of, Heather Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12111. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Sawmill Cottages, standing stone 285m SSE of, Heather Hill?

Sawmill Cottages Standing Stone is a Bronze Age monolith located approximately 285 metres south-southeast of Heather Hill in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12111.

What period does Sawmill Cottages, standing stone 285m SSE of, Heather Hill date from?

Sawmill Cottages, standing stone 285m SSE of, Heather Hill dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a standing stone 285m sse of, heather hill. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Sawmill Cottages, standing stone 285m SSE of, Heather Hill?

Sawmill Cottages, standing stone 285m SSE of, Heather Hill 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 SM12111.

What other scheduled monuments are near Sawmill Cottages, standing stone 285m SSE of, Heather Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including East Finnercy,cairn 330m WNW of (4 km), "Cullerlie stone circle", Standing Stones of Echt (4.5 km), Standingstones, hut circles 615m and 680m SW of (4.8 km).

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