Scheduled MonumentsScotlandShillinghill, standing stone 410m S of, Aodann Mhor
Bronze Age · Standing stone 410m s of, aodann mhor

Shillinghill, standing stone 410m S of, Aodann Mhor

Scotland
HES SM1583
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone 410m s of, aodann mhor
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Shillinghill is a Bronze Age standing stone located 410 metres south of Aodann Mhor in Perthshire, Scotland. The monument consists of a single upright stone of the type characteristic of Bronze Age ritual and territorial markers in the Scottish Highlands. Such standing stones typically date to the second millennium BC and served ceremonial, funerary, or boundary functions within prehistoric communities. The stone forms part of a broader landscape of Bronze Age monuments in the region, contributing to understanding of settlement patterns and ritual practice in early metal-working societies in Scotland.

Shillinghill, standing stone 410m S of, Aodann Mhor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1583. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Shillinghill, standing stone 410m S of, Aodann Mhor?

Shillinghill is a Bronze Age standing stone located 410 metres south of Aodann Mhor in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1583.

What period does Shillinghill, standing stone 410m S of, Aodann Mhor date from?

Shillinghill, standing stone 410m S of, Aodann Mhor dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a standing stone 410m s of, aodann mhor. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Shillinghill, standing stone 410m S of, Aodann Mhor?

Shillinghill, standing stone 410m S of, Aodann Mhor 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 SM1583.

What other scheduled monuments are near Shillinghill, standing stone 410m S of, Aodann Mhor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Shillinghill, standing stone 500m SW of, Aodann Mhor (0.4 km), Cornoch, standing stone 680m E of, Aodann Mhor (0.5 km), Craigneich, standing stone 150m SW of (0.6 km).

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