Scheduled MonumentsScotlandStandingstones, farmstead 260m SE of
Post-Medieval · Farmstead

Standingstones, farmstead 260m SE of

Scotland
HES SM12303
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Farmstead
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Standingstones is a post-medieval farmstead located approximately 260 metres south-east of Standingstones farm in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The site represents the material remains of rural settlement and agricultural activity characteristic of early modern Scotland, when such dispersed farmsteads formed the basis of the agrarian economy. The designation reflects its significance as a physical monument documenting the pattern of land use and habitation in the region during the post-medieval period. The farmstead's archaeological record contributes to understanding the development and organisation of rural communities in north-east Scotland during this era of agricultural settlement.

Standingstones, farmstead 260m SE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12303. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standingstones, farmstead 260m SE of?

Standingstones is a post-medieval farmstead located approximately 260 metres south-east of Standingstones farm in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12303.

What period does Standingstones, farmstead 260m SE of date from?

Standingstones, farmstead 260m SE of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a farmstead. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Standingstones, farmstead 260m SE of?

Standingstones, farmstead 260m SE 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 SM12303.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standingstones, farmstead 260m SE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Hill,motte,Kirkton of Durris (7.3 km), Upper Balfour, cairns, house, & field system 500m to 1000m SW of (8.2 km), Crathes Castle,timber hall 550m ESE of (8.8 km).

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