Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCorrydown, stone circle 150m NE of
Bronze Age · Stone circle

Corrydown, stone circle 150m NE of

Scotland
HES SM16
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Stone circle
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Corrydown is a Bronze Age stone circle situated in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, approximately 150 metres north-east of the settlement of Corrydown. The monument comprises standing stones arranged in a circular configuration typical of Bronze Age ritual and ceremonial sites in north-east Scotland. Such circles are generally dated to the second millennium BCE and served functions related to burial practices, astronomical observation, or communal gathering. The site is designated under Historic Environment Scotland records and contributes to the archaeological understanding of Bronze Age settlement patterns and religious practices in the region.

Corrydown, stone circle 150m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM16. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Corrydown, stone circle 150m NE of?

Corrydown is a Bronze Age stone circle situated in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, approximately 150 metres north-east of the settlement of Corrydown. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM16.

What period does Corrydown, stone circle 150m NE of date from?

Corrydown, stone circle 150m NE 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 Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Corrydown, stone circle 150m NE of?

Corrydown, stone circle 150m NE 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 SM16.

What other scheduled monuments are near Corrydown, stone circle 150m NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mains of Hatton, stone circle 575m NNW of (2.1 km), North Pitglassie, stone circle 1320m SW of (2.3 km), Backhill of Drachlaw, stone circle (3.9 km).

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