Easter Aquhorthies, Neolithic stone circle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland
The Easter Aquhorthies stone circle consists of eleven granite stones arranged in a circle measuring 20 meters in diameter on a gentle hill slope.
The stone circle, constructed between 2000 and 1500 BC, received official protection status as a scheduled monument in 1925 under Scottish preservation laws.
The name Aquhorthies originates from Scottish Gaelic, referring to a field of prayer, indicating the location's enduring religious significance through generations.
Located 300 meters northwest of East Aquhorthies at 175 meters above sea level, the site remains accessible year-round for archaeological research and visits.
The circle features a 4-meter-long recumbent stone of red granite with crystal flecks, positioned to align with the southern moonset toward Hill of Fare.
Location: Aberdeenshire
Location: Inverurie
Website: https://historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/east-aquhorthies-stone-circle
GPS coordinates: 57.27701,-2.44556
Latest update: March 4, 2025 03:22
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