Scheduled MonumentsScotlandStanding Stones of Lundin, Lundin Links
Lundin links

Standing Stones of Lundin, Lundin Links

Scotland
HES SM797
Site type
Lundin links
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Standing Stones of Lundin Links is a Bronze Age ceremonial monument comprising two upright stones situated in Fife, Scotland. The stones are thought to date from the second millennium BCE and represent a form of ritual or territorial marker characteristic of Bronze Age communities in Scotland. The monument survives as a landscape feature of archaeological significance, with the stones themselves standing as evidence of prehistoric activity in the Lundin Links locality. Such standing stone pairs from this period often held ceremonial or astronomical significance for contemporary populations, though the specific function of these particular stones remains a matter of archaeological interpretation.

Standing Stones of Lundin, Lundin Links is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM797. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing Stones of Lundin, Lundin Links?

Standing Stones of Lundin Links is a Bronze Age ceremonial monument comprising two upright stones situated in Fife, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM797.

Who is responsible for protecting Standing Stones of Lundin, Lundin Links?

Standing Stones of Lundin, Lundin Links 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 SM797.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing Stones of Lundin, Lundin Links?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sir Andrew Wood's Tower, Largo House (1.7 km), Largo Parish Church,cross slab (2 km), Pitcruvie Castle (2.1 km).

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