Knock of Alves, Archaeological site on a hill in Moray, Scotland.
The Knock of Alves rises 335 feet above sea level and features the octagonal York Tower alongside the Forteath Mausoleum at its summit point.
Excavations in 2016 uncovered postholes with deposits from 400-200 BC in the upper citadel and 330-540 AD materials in the lower ramparts of the site.
The stone circle on the south side contains six boulders reaching heights of 1.3 meters, arranged in a formation with a 10-meter diameter.
The archaeological remains show damage from tower construction, erosion from access roads, root systems, animal activity, and natural slope deterioration.
The innermost enclosure spans 125 feet east to west and 75 feet north to south, marked by crestlines, boulders, and wall remnants.
Location: Moray
GPS coordinates: 57.64800,-3.40400
Latest update: March 26, 2025 03:48
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