Wormy Hillock Henge, Neolithic henge monument in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
Wormy Hillock Henge is a Neolithic earthwork in Aberdeenshire consisting of a circular bank and inner ditch surrounding a central platform. The platform spans 16.5 meters across and has a southeastern entrance, with several causeways crossing the ditch which descends about one meter deep.
This prehistoric structure was built during the Neolithic period when communities across the region were creating ceremonial earthworks. The site gained official protected status as a scheduled monument in 1973, securing its preservation for future study.
The site is linked to local folklore about villagers who defeated a dragon and buried it beneath the mound, a story that inspired its name. This tale remains part of the region's oral traditions and gives the place special meaning for the community.
The site is reached by walking along a forest track from Mytice for about two kilometers, then following a narrow path to the location. Sturdy footwear is helpful since the route crosses a stream and can be muddy, especially after rain or in wetter seasons.
The site contains two small pits carved into its earthen bank, features that archaeologists discovered while examining the monument. These shallow depressions may have served ceremonial purposes or provided clues to rituals once performed at the location.
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