Scheduled MonumentsScotlandShianbank, stone circles and pillboxes 325m E of
Bronze Age · Stone circles and pillboxes

Shianbank, stone circles and pillboxes 325m E of

Scotland
HES SM2314
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Stone circles and pillboxes
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Shianbank is a Bronze Age stone circle located in Perthshire, Scotland, situated approximately 325 metres east of associated pillboxes. The monument comprises standing stones arranged in a circular configuration, evidence of ritual or ceremonial practices typical of Bronze Age communities in northern Britain. The site's preservation allows for study of prehistoric stone circle construction and the spatial organisation of Bronze Age sacred landscapes in the region. Later military structures nearby, the pillboxes, represent twentieth-century defensive additions to the landscape, creating a palimpsest of different historical periods at this location.

Shianbank, stone circles and pillboxes 325m E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2314. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Shianbank, stone circles and pillboxes 325m E of?

Shianbank is a Bronze Age stone circle located in Perthshire, Scotland, situated approximately 325 metres east of associated pillboxes. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2314.

What period does Shianbank, stone circles and pillboxes 325m E of date from?

Shianbank, stone circles and pillboxes 325m E of dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a stone circles and pillboxes. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Shianbank, stone circles and pillboxes 325m E of?

Shianbank, stone circles and pillboxes 325m E of 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 SM2314.

What other scheduled monuments are near Shianbank, stone circles and pillboxes 325m E of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Inchyra Farm, unenclosed settlement 500m NE of (7.2 km), Moredun Top, fort (7.5 km), St Madoes standing stones 200m WNW of Pitfour Castle (7.6 km).

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