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Latitude: 56.2238 / 56°13'25"N
Longitude: -3.3732 / 3°22'23"W
OS Eastings: 314951
OS Northings: 704318
OS Grid: NO149043
Mapcode National: GBR 21.CXV9
Mapcode Global: WH6R5.4TZM
Entry Name: Orwell, two standing stones 150m N of
Scheduled Date: 9 July 1936
Last Amended: 17 November 1995
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
Source ID: SM993
Schedule Class: Cultural
Category: Prehistoric ritual and funerary: standing stone
Location: Orwell
County: Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward: Kinross-shire
Traditional County: Kinross-shire
The monument comprises two standing stones of prehistoric date.
The stones stand on a prominent area of ground in an arable field at around 120m OD overlooking Loch Leven to the S. Both are substantial undressed boulders. Although no other stones are visible their disposition and topography suggests that they may represent the remains of a former stone circle. Such sites were focal points for burial and ritual activities long after their emplacement in the Neolithic and Bronze Age. There are records of discoveries of bones and the remains of cists from the same field.
The area to be scheduled encompasses the standing stones and an area around them in which traces of associated activity may be expected to survive. It is circular with a diameter of 30m as marked in red on the accompanying map.
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
The monument is of national importance because of its potential to add to our understanding of prehistoric funerary and ritual practices.
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
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Source: Historic Environment Scotland
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