Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBerrybrae, stone circle 470m NNE of
Bronze Age · Stone circle

Berrybrae, stone circle 470m NNE of

Scotland
HES SM8
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Stone circle
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Berrybrae is a Bronze Age stone circle situated in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, approximately 470 metres north-north-east of the settlement of Berrybrae. The monument consists of a ring of upright stones characteristic of the ritual and ceremonial monuments constructed during the Bronze Age in northeast Scotland. Such circles served important communal and possibly astronomical functions within Bronze Age societies, marking significant gathering places or ceremonial centres. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland database under the designation SM8, reflecting its status as a scheduled monument of archaeological importance.

Berrybrae, stone circle 470m NNE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Berrybrae, stone circle 470m NNE of?

Berrybrae is a Bronze Age stone circle situated in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, approximately 470 metres north-north-east of the settlement of Berrybrae. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8.

What period does Berrybrae, stone circle 470m NNE of date from?

Berrybrae, stone circle 470m NNE of dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a stone circle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Berrybrae, stone circle 470m NNE of?

Berrybrae, stone circle 470m NNE of is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM8.

What other scheduled monuments are near Berrybrae, stone circle 470m NNE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Netherton,standing stones & stone circle (1.6 km), Crimond old parish church, 240m NW of Kirkton Croft (2.5 km), Loch of Strathbeg, windmill W of (3.2 km).

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