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Bronze Age · Two standing stones 18m ene and two standing stones

The Wren's Egg, two standing stones 18m ENE and two standing stones 406m SSE of

Scotland
HES SM90316
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Two standing stones 18m ene and two standing stones
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

The Wren's Egg is a Bronze Age stone alignment located in Wigtownshire, Scotland, comprising four standing stones arranged in two pairs. One pair stands approximately 18 metres to the east-north-east, whilst the second pair is positioned some 406 metres to the south-south-east. The monument typifies the ritual and ceremonial practices of Bronze Age communities in south-west Scotland, though the precise chronology and original function of the alignment remain uncertain. The stones themselves are substantial upright granite or similar blocks that have endured millennia of exposure to the Scottish climate, providing evidence of Bronze Age monumental construction in this region.

The Wren's Egg, two standing stones 18m ENE and two standing stones 406m SSE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90316. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Wren's Egg, two standing stones 18m ENE and two standing stones 406m SSE of?

The Wren's Egg is a Bronze Age stone alignment located in Wigtownshire, Scotland, comprising four standing stones arranged in two pairs. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90316.

What period does The Wren's Egg, two standing stones 18m ENE and two standing stones 406m SSE of date from?

The Wren's Egg, two standing stones 18m ENE and two standing stones 406m SSE of dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a two standing stones 18m ene and two standing stones. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting The Wren's Egg, two standing stones 18m ENE and two standing stones 406m SSE of?

The Wren's Egg, two standing stones 18m ENE and two standing stones 406m SSE 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 SM90316.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Wren's Egg, two standing stones 18m ENE and two standing stones 406m SSE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stellock,cup & ring marked rocks ENE of,Monreith (1 km), Fell of Barhullion,fort 550m S of (1.3 km), Barsalloch Fort (1.5 km).

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The bedrock under The Wren's Egg, two standing stones 18m ENE and two standing stones 406m SSE of

The Wren's Egg, two standing stones 18m ENE and two standing stones 406m SSE of stands on Hawick Group, bedrock that formed in the Wenlock. The rock here is wacke.