Scheduled MonumentsScotlandShurrery Kirk,standing stone 270m S of
Bronze Age · Standing stone

Shurrery Kirk,standing stone 270m S of

Scotland
HES SM478
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Shurrery Kirk Standing Stone is a Bronze Age monolith located in Caithness in the far north of Scotland. The stone stands approximately 270 metres south of Shurrery Kirk itself and represents the type of isolated standing stone monument characteristic of Bronze Age ritual and territorial practices in the Scottish Highlands. Such monuments, typically erected between 3000 and 1000 BCE, served varied functions within prehistoric communities, possibly marking significant locations, territorial boundaries, or sites of ceremonial importance. The stone's survival in the landscape provides evidence of Bronze Age settlement patterns and the enduring significance of particular locations in the Caithness region.

Shurrery Kirk,standing stone 270m S of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM478. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Shurrery Kirk,standing stone 270m S of?

Shurrery Kirk Standing Stone is a Bronze Age monolith located in Caithness in the far north of Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM478.

What period does Shurrery Kirk,standing stone 270m S of date from?

Shurrery Kirk,standing stone 270m S of dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a standing stone. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Shurrery Kirk,standing stone 270m S of?

Shurrery Kirk,standing stone 270m S 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 SM478.

What other scheduled monuments are near Shurrery Kirk,standing stone 270m S of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cnoc an Ratha,fort SSE of Shurrery Kirk (0.8 km), Creagan a'Bheannaich,chapel & graveyard (1 km), Sithean Buidhe, chambered cairn 1000m WSW of Brawlbin Mains (1.5 km).

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