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Bronze Age · Standing stone

Taynuilt,standing stone 800m E of

Scotland
HES SM3764
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Taynuilt Standing Stone, located 800 metres east of Taynuilt in Argyllshire, is a Bronze Age monolith of regional archaeological significance. The stone stands as a solitary monument from the Bronze Age period, when such standing stones were erected across Scotland, often serving ritual, territorial, or commemorative functions within contemporary communities. The monument's exact dimensions and current condition reflect its survival through millennia in the Argyll landscape, contributing to the archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement and ceremonial practice in the west of Scotland. The site is formally designated and recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland records under reference SM3764, ensuring its protection and ongoing archaeological study.

Taynuilt,standing stone 800m E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3764. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Taynuilt,standing stone 800m E of?

Taynuilt Standing Stone, located 800 metres east of Taynuilt in Argyllshire, is a Bronze Age monolith of regional archaeological significance. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3764.

What period does Taynuilt,standing stone 800m E of date from?

Taynuilt,standing stone 800m E 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 Taynuilt,standing stone 800m E of?

Taynuilt,standing stone 800m E 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 SM3764.

What other scheduled monuments are near Taynuilt,standing stone 800m E of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cladh na h'Annaid, burial ground 280m SE of Corachie Farm (2.3 km), Barguillean Farm,dun 250m SSW of (4.1 km), Tom an Iasgaire, fort (4.3 km).

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