Scheduled MonumentsScotlandThe Grey Stone, standing stone and unenclosed settlement, 240m W of Keepers Cottage
Bronze Age · Standing stone and unenclosed settlement, 240m w of keepers cottage

The Grey Stone, standing stone and unenclosed settlement, 240m W of Keepers Cottage

Scotland
HES SM7230
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone and unenclosed settlement, 240m w of keepers cottage
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

The Grey Stone is a Bronze Age standing stone and unenclosed settlement located 240 metres west of Keepers Cottage in Perthshire, Scotland. The monument comprises a standing stone of unspecified dimensions alongside evidence of prehistoric settlement activity, typical of Bronze Age land use patterns in the region. The site reflects the Perthshire landscape's importance during the Bronze Age period, when such monuments and associated domestic sites were integral to local communities. As a recorded heritage monument under Historic Environment Scotland, the site contributes to understanding Bronze Age settlement distribution and ritual practices in central Scotland.

The Grey Stone, standing stone and unenclosed settlement, 240m W of Keepers Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7230. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Grey Stone, standing stone and unenclosed settlement, 240m W of Keepers Cottage?

The Grey Stone is a Bronze Age standing stone and unenclosed settlement located 240 metres west of Keepers Cottage in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7230.

What period does The Grey Stone, standing stone and unenclosed settlement, 240m W of Keepers Cottage date from?

The Grey Stone, standing stone and unenclosed settlement, 240m W of Keepers Cottage dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a standing stone and unenclosed settlement, 240m w of keepers cottage. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting The Grey Stone, standing stone and unenclosed settlement, 240m W of Keepers Cottage?

The Grey Stone, standing stone and unenclosed settlement, 240m W of Keepers Cottage 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 SM7230.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Grey Stone, standing stone and unenclosed settlement, 240m W of Keepers Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carpow,Roman fortress (4 km), Denmylne Castle 1600m SE of Newburgh (4.6 km), Lindores,eelhouse 400m NE of Abdie Parish Church (5.6 km).

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