Scheduled MonumentsScotlandYarrow Stone,inscribed stone 250m E of Whitefield
Inscribed stone 250m e of whitefield

Yarrow Stone,inscribed stone 250m E of Whitefield

Scotland
HES SM1727
Site type
Inscribed stone 250m e of whitefield
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Yarrow Stone is an inscribed stone located approximately 250 metres east of Whitefield in Selkirkshire, Scotland. The stone bears an inscription in Latin characters and dates to the early medieval period, likely the sixth or seventh century. It stands as evidence of early Christian settlement and commemorative practice in the Scottish Borders, marking either a burial or territorial significance within the post-Roman landscape of southern Scotland. The stone represents an important archaeological record of the early historic period in the region.

Yarrow Stone,inscribed stone 250m E of Whitefield is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1727. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Yarrow Stone,inscribed stone 250m E of Whitefield?

Yarrow Stone is an inscribed stone located approximately 250 metres east of Whitefield in Selkirkshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1727.

Who is responsible for protecting Yarrow Stone,inscribed stone 250m E of Whitefield?

Yarrow Stone,inscribed stone 250m E of Whitefield 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 SM1727.

What other scheduled monuments are near Yarrow Stone,inscribed stone 250m E of Whitefield?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Glebe Stone,standing stone (0.5 km), Warrior's Rest,standing stone (0.7 km), Kirkhope Tower, barmkin and barmkin wall S of (3.9 km).

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