Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSheriff Muir, Whitestone Range, SW of Harperstone
Whitestone range, sw of harperstone

Sheriff Muir, Whitestone Range, SW of Harperstone

Scotland
HES SM10929
Site type
Whitestone range, sw of harperstone
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Sheriff Muir is a standing stone located in the Whitestone Range south-west of Harperstone in Perthshire, Scotland. The monument belongs to the prehistoric period and represents the type of ritual or territorial marker typical of Bronze Age or earlier communities in the Scottish Highlands. The stone stands within a landscape containing multiple similar monuments, reflecting the importance of this upland area for ancient populations. Such standing stones served functions that remain partly uncertain but likely included ceremonial, commemorative, or boundary-marking purposes within the broader prehistoric settlement pattern of the region.

Sheriff Muir, Whitestone Range, SW of Harperstone is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10929. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Sheriff Muir, Whitestone Range, SW of Harperstone?

Sheriff Muir is a standing stone located in the Whitestone Range south-west of Harperstone in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10929.

Who is responsible for protecting Sheriff Muir, Whitestone Range, SW of Harperstone?

Sheriff Muir, Whitestone Range, SW of Harperstone 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 SM10929.

What other scheduled monuments are near Sheriff Muir, Whitestone Range, SW of Harperstone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement and agricultural remains, 805m NNW of Dumyat Farm, Menstrie Glen (6 km), Dun, 680m SW from summit of Myreton Hill (6.3 km), Castle Law,fort 400m SW of summit of Dumyat (6.6 km).

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