Kirkton of Bourtie stone circle
Kirkton of Bourtie stone circle, Stone circle near Kirkton of Bourtie, Scotland
The stone circle contains a massive recumbent stone measuring 5.2 meters in length, positioned alongside two remaining upright stones on a hillside location.
Dating from the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods, the circle originally consisted of six or seven stones arranged in a 22-meter diameter formation.
The stones stand aligned with the major southern moonset, demonstrating the prehistoric builders' understanding of celestial movements and astronomical alignments.
Located at coordinates 57.314085, -2.332123, visitors must traverse agricultural land to reach the stone circle, which requires consideration of crop growing periods.
The eastern flanker rises to an exceptional height of 3 meters, while the recumbent stone weighs approximately thirty tons with specific cup markings.
Location: Aberdeenshire
Location: Bourtie
GPS coordinates: 57.31408,-2.33212
Latest update: March 6, 2025 06:14
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