Scheduled MonumentsScotlandWindhill,standing stone NNE of
Bronze Age · Standing stone

Windhill,standing stone NNE of

Scotland
HES SM3127
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Windhill is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Inverness-shire, Scotland, approximately north-northeast of Windhill. The monument represents the type of ritual or ceremonial stone erected during the Bronze Age, a period when such isolated monoliths were raised across the Scottish Highlands, often serving purposes connected to burial practices, territorial demarcation, or communal gatherings. As with many standing stones of this period, the exact original function remains uncertain, though its placement in the landscape suggests deliberate positioning relative to contemporary settlement patterns. The stone survives as a significant archaeological record of Bronze Age activity in the region, contributing to our understanding of prehistoric monumental practice in northern Scotland.

Windhill,standing stone NNE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3127. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Windhill,standing stone NNE of?

Windhill is a Bronze Age standing stone located in Inverness-shire, Scotland, approximately north-northeast of Windhill. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3127.

What period does Windhill,standing stone NNE of date from?

Windhill,standing stone NNE 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 Windhill,standing stone NNE of?

Windhill,standing stone NNE 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 SM3127.

What other scheduled monuments are near Windhill,standing stone NNE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fort, 130m WSW of Corff Cottage (4 km), Balblair Stone, symbol stone, Moniak Castle Wineries (5.1 km), Dun Mor,fort,Ballindoun (5.4 km).

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