Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSkeroblingarry,standing stone 275m N of
Bronze Age · Standing stone

Skeroblingarry,standing stone 275m N of

Scotland
HES SM229
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Skeroblingarry is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 275 metres north of the settlement from which it takes its name. The monument represents a typical example of the standing stone tradition that flourished during the Bronze Age in western Scotland, a period when such monolithic structures held considerable ritual or territorial significance for contemporary communities. The stone survives as a substantial upright monument, characteristic of the prehistoric funerary and ceremonial landscape of the region. The site is formally recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland INSPIRE database under designation SM229, ensuring its recognition and protection as a scheduled monument of archaeological importance.

Skeroblingarry,standing stone 275m N of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM229. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Skeroblingarry,standing stone 275m N of?

Skeroblingarry is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 275 metres north of the settlement from which it takes its name. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM229.

What period does Skeroblingarry,standing stone 275m N of date from?

Skeroblingarry,standing stone 275m N 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 Skeroblingarry,standing stone 275m N of?

Skeroblingarry,standing stone 275m N 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 SM229.

What other scheduled monuments are near Skeroblingarry,standing stone 275m N of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Balegreggen,standing stone 595m ESE of (5.9 km), Bellfield, fort and dun 250m NE of (6.1 km), Campbeltown Cross,Hall Street (6.7 km).

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