Description

The monument comprises a group of four standing stones of prehistoric date, visible as an upstanding monument.

The monument lies in rough pasture and heather at about 320m O.D. The monument comprises a 'four poster' arrangement formed by a rectangle of four upright stones measuring c. 4.2m NNE-SSW by 3.0m overall. When visited for the purposes of scheduling one of the stones was invisible under the heather.

The largest stone in the W probably stood to a height of 1.5m but is now tilted outwards and is almost prostrate, as is the N stone. The S stone, only slightly tilted, is 0.8m high, and the E stone just protrudes through the turf. The S and E stones face the W and N stones respectively. In between the E and N stones a small boulder protrudes through the turf.

The monument probably relates to ritual activity of Bronze Age date.

The area proposed for scheduling comprises the remains described and an area around them within which related material may be expected to be found. It is circular in shape, measuring 40m in diameter as marked in red on the accompanying map extract.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland

Statement of Scheduling

The monument is of national importance because of its potential to contribute to an understanding of prehistoric ritual practices. Its importance is increased by its proximity to other monuments of potentially contemporary date.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland

Sources

Bibliography

RCAHMS records the monument as NN 86 SE 25.

Photographs used:

A78268 (1975).

A78269 (1975).

Reference:

Mitchell, H. (1923) Pitlochry district: its topography, archaeology and history, Pitlochry, 61.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland