Old Bourtreebush, Neolithic stone circle near Portlethen, Scotland
The stone circle measures 26 meters in diameter and contains five remaining stones, with four standing upright and one lying on the ground.
The site was first documented in 1858 when Alexander Thomson recorded seven stones, though only six were thoroughly described in his observations.
The structure stands near the medieval Causey Mounth trackway, which connected Aberdeen to Stonehaven through elevated grounds for safer passage.
The tallest stone reaches 2.7 meters in height, while the smallest stone on the eastern side measures 1.2 meters from the ground.
One stone features a cup mark located west of center, positioned approximately 0.96 meters above ground level on the southernmost upright stone.
Location: Aberdeenshire
Location: Banchory-Devenick
Website: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auld_Bourtreebush
GPS coordinates: 57.05577,-2.16054
Latest update: March 18, 2025 13:25
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