The Torhouse Stone Circle, located near Wigtown in southwest Scotland, is one of Scotland’s best-preserved stone circles. This megalithic structure has intrigued archaeologists and historians for decades due to its age, design, and purpose. Likely built around 2000 BC during the late Neolithic to early Bronze Age, Torhouse provides insight into prehistoric ritual practices and…
Stone Circles and Henges
Stone circles and henges, like Stonehenge in England, are ancient monuments where stones are arranged in a circular pattern. These structures were likely used for ceremonial purposes, though their exact meaning is still debated.
Moss Farm Road Stone Circle
The Moss Farm Road Stone Circle is a prehistoric site located in Scotland, dating to the Late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age. This stone circle forms part of a wider tradition of stone circle construction across the British Isles during this period. Archaeologists date it to around 2500–2000 BC, based on stylistic comparisons and radiocarbon…
Loanhead Stone Circle
Loanhead Stone Circle is an ancient prehistoric monument located near Daviot in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It dates back to around 2500 BC, during the late Neolithic to early Bronze Age periods. Stone circles were common in Britain during this time, serving as important ceremonial and ritual sites for the communities that built them.Structure of the Loanhead…
East Aquhorthies Stone Circle
East Aquhorthies Stone Circle is a well-preserved prehistoric monument located near Inverurie in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. This stone circle is part of the Recumbent Stone Circle tradition found primarily in northeastern Scotland, with its origins dating back to the late Neolithic period, around 3000 to 2500 BC.Structure of the Stone CircleThe stone circle at East Aquhorthies…
Cullerlie Stone Circle
Cullerlie Stone Circle is an ancient monument located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is part of a broader group of recumbent stone circles, common in the region. These types of stone circles are characterized by the presence of a large stone set horizontally, known as the recumbent, along with other upright stones surrounding it. Cullerlie is…
Tomnaverie Stone Circle
Tomnaverie Stone Circle is a recumbent stone circle located near Tarland in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It dates to the late Neolithic period, around 2500 BC. Recumbent stone circles are unique to northeast Scotland and are characterized by a large, flat stone laid on its side, known as the recumbent. Tomnaverie is one of the better-preserved examples…