Scheduled MonumentsScotlandWaterhead, two standing stones 800m ENE of
Bronze Age · Two standing stones

Waterhead, two standing stones 800m ENE of

Scotland
HES SM2719
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Two standing stones
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Waterhead is a Bronze Age monument consisting of two standing stones located in Stirlingshire, Scotland, approximately 800 metres east-north-east of the settlement of Waterhead. The stones represent a type of megalithic structure characteristic of Bronze Age ritual and ceremonial practice in Scotland, though their precise original function remains subject to archaeological interpretation. The site's survival into the modern period provides evidence of prehistoric stone-setting traditions in the region, contributing to understanding of Bronze Age settlement patterns and monumental activity in central Scotland.

Waterhead, two standing stones 800m ENE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2719. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Waterhead, two standing stones 800m ENE of?

Waterhead is a Bronze Age monument consisting of two standing stones located in Stirlingshire, Scotland, approximately 800 metres east-north-east of the settlement of Waterhead. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2719.

What period does Waterhead, two standing stones 800m ENE of date from?

Waterhead, two standing stones 800m ENE of dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a two standing stones. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Waterhead, two standing stones 800m ENE of?

Waterhead, two standing stones 800m ENE 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 SM2719.

What other scheduled monuments are near Waterhead, two standing stones 800m ENE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Woodhead House (7.5 km), Antonine Wall, 855m WSW to 605m ENE of Wester Shirva (9.1 km), Antonine Wall, N of Alexander Avenue, Twechar (9.1 km).

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