Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSpringhill,standing stone 500m NNW of
Bronze Age · Standing stone

Springhill,standing stone 500m NNW of

Scotland
HES SM6078
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Springhill Standing Stone is a Bronze Age monolithic stone located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, approximately 500 metres north-north-west of Springhill. The monument survives as a single upright stone, typical of Bronze Age ritual or ceremonial monuments erected across northern Scotland during the second millennium BCE. Such standing stones frequently served functions relating to burial practices, territorial markers, or ceremonial gatherings within Bronze Age communities. The stone is protected as a scheduled monument under Scottish heritage legislation and registered with Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6078.

Springhill,standing stone 500m NNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6078. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Springhill,standing stone 500m NNW of?

Springhill Standing Stone is a Bronze Age monolithic stone located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, approximately 500 metres north-north-west of Springhill. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6078.

What period does Springhill,standing stone 500m NNW of date from?

Springhill,standing stone 500m NNW 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 Springhill,standing stone 500m NNW of?

Springhill,standing stone 500m NNW 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 SM6078.

What other scheduled monuments are near Springhill,standing stone 500m NNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Easterhill, hut circles 290m ENE of (3.2 km), Little Eddieston Cottage, hut circle 155m NE of (4.3 km), Little Eddieston Cottage, farmstead 235m E of (4.4 km).

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