Dunnideer stone circle, 450m NW of Dunnideer Tower
Dunnideer stone circle, 450m NW of Dunnideer Tower, Bronze Age stone circle near Insch, Scotland
The stone circle contains three remaining stones, including a large horizontal recumbent stone flanked by two upright stones near Dunnideer Castle ruins.
The monument dates back to prehistoric times, with historical records from 1578 describing it as a great crown of stones before several were removed in the 1800s.
The site represents an architectural tradition specific to northeastern Scotland, where over seventy similar circles were constructed for ceremonial and astronomical purposes.
Visitors can reach the stone circle by following a moderate hiking trail from the cemetery car park, covering 5.49 kilometers with an elevation gain of 138 meters.
The recumbent stone measures 2.80 meters in length and is accompanied by two standing stones reaching heights of 2.25 and 2.00 meters respectively.
Location: Aberdeenshire
Location: Insch
GPS coordinates: 57.34492,-2.65191
Latest update: March 8, 2025 17:10
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