Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSouthside,standing stone 130m SW of
Bronze Age · Standing stone

Southside,standing stone 130m SW of

Scotland
HES SM1381
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Southside is a Bronze Age standing stone located approximately 130 metres south-west of Southside in Orkney, Scotland. The monument is designated as HES INSPIRE reference SM1381 and represents the Bronze Age tradition of monumental stone erection that characterised much of the second millennium before the Common Era. Such standing stones across Orkney typically served functions related to ritual, burial practice, or territorial marking within Bronze Age communities. The stone's survival to the present day, despite the exposed environment of the Orkney archipelago, attests to its substantial construction and the cultural significance attributed to its original placement.

Southside,standing stone 130m SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1381. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Southside,standing stone 130m SW of?

Southside is a Bronze Age standing stone located approximately 130 metres south-west of Southside in Orkney, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1381.

What period does Southside,standing stone 130m SW of date from?

Southside,standing stone 130m SW 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 Southside,standing stone 130m SW of?

Southside,standing stone 130m SW 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 SM1381.

What other scheduled monuments are near Southside,standing stone 130m SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stackel Brae,castle,Maltbarn,Eday (0.5 km), Greentoft, burnt mound 350m SSW of, Eday (0.9 km), The Manse, chambered cairn and church 330m WNW of, Eday (3.2 km).

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