Scheduled MonumentsScotlandWheebin standing stone

Wheebin standing stone

Scotland
HES SM1414
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Wheebin standing stone is a prehistoric monument located in Orkney, Scotland. The stone forms part of the archaeological landscape of the islands, which contains numerous standing stones and megalithic structures dating from the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods. As with many standing stones in Orkney, its exact original function remains uncertain, though such monuments typically served ritual, ceremonial, or territorial purposes within their communities. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database and remains an important element of Orkney's archaeological heritage.

Wheebin standing stone is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1414. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wheebin standing stone?

Wheebin standing stone is a prehistoric monument located in Orkney, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1414.

Who is responsible for protecting Wheebin standing stone?

Wheebin standing stone 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 SM1414.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wheebin standing stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cumbla Newgarth, mounds, 200m NNE of Quean (7.3 km), Vetquoy, mounds N of Lochside (7.8 km), Skara Brae, settlement, mounds and other remains (7.9 km).

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