Tyrebagger, Stone circle on Tyrebagger Hill near Dyce, Scotland.
Tyrebagger is a stone circle on a hill near Dyce, made up of eight upright stones and a large flat stone positioned in the center. The stones form a circular arrangement that remains clearly visible, and the recumbent stone in the middle stands out distinctly from the others.
The stone circle was built during the Bronze Age and was originally a ritual or ceremonial place for early communities. Later, the site was changed into a cattle enclosure, which led to modifications inside the circle.
This monument belongs to a group of over 70 recumbent stone circles across Aberdeenshire, showing how important such places were to prehistoric communities. These circles were likely gathering and ceremonial sites, and you can still sense today how central they were to ancient people.
To reach the stones, follow field paths from a parking area near Aberdeen Airpark and cross open fields. The walk is easy to manage on foot, but sturdy shoes are advisable due to uneven ground.
The recumbent stone is grey granite, while the upright stones are red, creating a striking color contrast. This difference in stone type and color makes the site particularly distinctive.
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