Scheduled MonumentsScotlandUpper Borgue,standing stone 410m SSE of
Bronze Age · Standing stone

Upper Borgue,standing stone 410m SSE of

Scotland
HES SM502
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Upper Borgue, standing stone 410m SSE of, is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Caithness, Scotland. The monument consists of a single upright stone, typical of the prehistoric ritual and territorial markers erected during the Bronze Age across northern Scotland. Its precise function remains consistent with other contemporary standing stones of the period, likely serving ceremonial, funerary, or boundary demarcation purposes within the Bronze Age landscape. The stone survives as evidence of the settlement patterns and ritual practices of Bronze Age communities in Caithness.

Upper Borgue,standing stone 410m SSE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM502. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Upper Borgue,standing stone 410m SSE of?

Upper Borgue, standing stone 410m SSE of, is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Caithness, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM502.

What period does Upper Borgue,standing stone 410m SSE of date from?

Upper Borgue,standing stone 410m SSE 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 Upper Borgue,standing stone 410m SSE of?

Upper Borgue,standing stone 410m 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 SM502.

What other scheduled monuments are near Upper Borgue,standing stone 410m SSE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rinsary, broch and post-medieval farmstead 300m SSW of, Berriedale (3.4 km), Cnoc Fionn,hut circle 250m SW of (3.8 km), Langwell Castle or Achastle,230m E of Langwell House (4.1 km).

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