Scheduled MonumentsScotlandStanding stones, 240m SSW of Boreland
240m ssw of boreland

Standing stones, 240m SSW of Boreland

Scotland
HES SM1917
Site type
240m ssw of boreland
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Standing stones, 240m SSW of Boreland is a Bronze Age or later prehistoric monument located in Wigtownshire, south-west Scotland. The site consists of upright stone slabs characteristic of standing stone traditions found throughout Scotland during the Bronze Age and Iron Age periods. Such monuments typically served ritual, ceremonial, or commemorative functions within prehistoric communities, though the precise purpose of this particular example remains uncertain. The standing stones at Boreland form part of the wider landscape of prehistoric stone monuments that define the archaeological character of Wigtownshire and the wider south-western region.

Standing stones, 240m SSW of Boreland is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1917. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing stones, 240m SSW of Boreland?

Standing stones, 240m SSW of Boreland is a Bronze Age or later prehistoric monument located in Wigtownshire, south-west Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1917.

Who is responsible for protecting Standing stones, 240m SSW of Boreland?

Standing stones, 240m SSW of Boreland 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 SM1917.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing stones, 240m SSW of Boreland?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including White Cairn,cairn & Hole Stone 400m N of Crows (2.7 km), Torhousekie, fort (3 km), Torhouse Stone Circle (3.4 km).

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