Scheduled MonumentsScotlandWesterton,standing stone 120m W of
Bronze Age · Standing stone

Westerton,standing stone 120m W of

Scotland
HES SM4585
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Westerton is a Bronze Age standing stone located approximately 120 metres west of Westerton in Angus, Scotland. The monument represents a typical example of the megalithic traditions prevalent in eastern Scotland during the Bronze Age, when such isolated stones served ritual, territorial, or commemorative functions within the landscape. The stone survives as a substantial upright block, though its exact dimensions and current condition reflect the variable preservation of such monuments across the region. As recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland INSPIRE database under reference SM4585, the site contributes to understanding the distribution and significance of Bronze Age ritual monuments in Angus.

Westerton,standing stone 120m W of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4585. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Westerton,standing stone 120m W of?

Westerton is a Bronze Age standing stone located approximately 120 metres west of Westerton in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4585.

What period does Westerton,standing stone 120m W of date from?

Westerton,standing stone 120m W 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 Westerton,standing stone 120m W of?

Westerton,standing stone 120m W 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 SM4585.

What other scheduled monuments are near Westerton,standing stone 120m W of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Guthrie Collegiate Aisle, Guthrie parish church (3.5 km), Pitmuies, cross slab 15m WSW of North Lodge (3.7 km), East Mains of Pitmuies,ring ditch 250m WNW of (4.1 km).

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