Scheduled MonumentsScotlandWester Tullybannocher, stone circle 650m NE of
Bronze Age · Stone circle

Wester Tullybannocher, stone circle 650m NE of

Scotland
HES SM1589
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Stone circle
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Wester Tullybannocher Stone Circle is a Bronze Age monument located in Perthshire, Scotland, approximately 650 metres north-east of Wester Tullybannocher settlement. The circle represents a significant example of ceremonial or ritual architecture typical of Bronze Age communities in central Scotland, a period during which such stone circles served as focal points for communal gatherings and religious observance. The monument is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database under the reference SM1589, ensuring its protection and scholarly documentation as a key element of Scotland's prehistoric heritage.

Wester Tullybannocher, stone circle 650m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1589. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wester Tullybannocher, stone circle 650m NE of?

Wester Tullybannocher Stone Circle is a Bronze Age monument located in Perthshire, Scotland, approximately 650 metres north-east of Wester Tullybannocher settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1589.

What period does Wester Tullybannocher, stone circle 650m NE of date from?

Wester Tullybannocher, stone circle 650m NE 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 Wester Tullybannocher, stone circle 650m NE of?

Wester Tullybannocher, stone circle 650m NE 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 SM1589.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wester Tullybannocher, stone circle 650m NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cultybraggan camp, burial mounds 150m to 350m N of (2.4 km), Dalginross,Roman fort, annexe, camp & stone circle 200m S of Penfillan (2.7 km), Dunmoid,stone circle 350m NW of Muirend (2.8 km).

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