Scheduled MonumentsScotlandTynreich Cottages, stone circle 55m SSW of
Bronze Age · Stone circle

Tynreich Cottages, stone circle 55m SSW of

Scotland
HES SM1500
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Stone circle
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Tynreich Cottages Stone Circle is a Bronze Age monument located in Perthshire, Scotland, situated approximately 55 metres south-southwest of Tynreich Cottages. The circle comprises stone settings characteristic of Bronze Age ritual and ceremonial practice in Scotland, dating to the second millennium before the common era. Such monuments were typically constructed for purposes connected to burial, gathering, or astronomical observation, reflecting the social and spiritual preoccupations of Bronze Age communities in the region. The site remains archaeologically significant as evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and religious practices in Perthshire.

Tynreich Cottages, stone circle 55m SSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1500. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tynreich Cottages, stone circle 55m SSW of?

Tynreich Cottages Stone Circle is a Bronze Age monument located in Perthshire, Scotland, situated approximately 55 metres south-southwest of Tynreich Cottages. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1500.

What period does Tynreich Cottages, stone circle 55m SSW of date from?

Tynreich Cottages, stone circle 55m SSW of dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a stone circle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Tynreich Cottages, stone circle 55m SSW of?

Tynreich Cottages, stone circle 55m SSW 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 SM1500.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tynreich Cottages, stone circle 55m SSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Logierait Churchyard,cross slab (1.7 km), Clach Glas, standing stone 130m WSW of Westhaugh of Tulliemet (2.5 km), Westhaugh of Tulliemet,cross slab 180m SE of (2.7 km).

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