Torhouse, Bronze Age stone circle in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
Description
Torhouse is a Bronze Age stone circle made of nineteen granite boulders arranged about 60 feet (18 meters) across open grassland. The three central stones form a straight line rather than following the circular pattern of the other boulders.
History
This stone circle was built roughly 4000 years ago during the Bronze Age when such structures appeared across Scotland. The arrangement of stones reflects the skills and practices of these ancient people.
Culture
The three central stones align with solar movements and may have served ritualistic purposes for the people who built them. Such alignments suggest the site held meaning beyond simple gathering.
Practical
The site is accessible year-round and sits on open, flat grassland that can be windy. Visitors should come dressed for changing weather since the location offers no shelter.
Did you know?
The straight line of three central stones sets this site apart from typical round stone circles and suggests a different purpose. This unusual arrangement makes it stand out among Bronze Age monuments.
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