Balquhain, Neolithic stone circle near Chapel of Garioch, Scotland.
The stone structure contains four standing stones, including a massive recumbent stone measuring 3.8 meters in length and weighing over ten tons.
Archaeological evidence indicates the circle originally comprised twelve stones arranged in a ring formation with a diameter of approximately 20.7 meters.
The positioning of the stones demonstrates advanced astronomical knowledge, with alignments corresponding to specific lunar movements and celestial events.
Visitors can reach the monument by following tractor tracks from Balquhain Mains Cottages, with the structure visible from the A96 road.
A white quartz outlier stone rises 3.2 meters high outside the circle, featuring a distinctive triangular cross-section and roseate mineral patterns.
Location: Aberdeenshire
Location: Chapel of Garioch
GPS coordinates: 57.30658,-2.44150
Latest update: March 10, 2025 12:53
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