Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDruidstone, stone circle 50m WNW of
Bronze Age · Stone circle

Druidstone, stone circle 50m WNW of

Scotland
HES SM20
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Stone circle
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Druidstone is a Bronze Age stone circle located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, positioned approximately 50 metres west-northwest of the village from which it takes its name. The monument comprises a ring of upright stones characteristic of the prehistoric ceremonial and ritual landscapes that proliferated across northern Scotland during the Bronze Age. Stone circles of this type typically served functions related to communal gatherings, astronomical observation, or burial practices, though the specific purpose of this particular example remains subject to scholarly interpretation. The site is protected as a scheduled monument under the historic environment record maintained by Historic Environment Scotland, with the reference designation HES INSPIRE SM20.

Druidstone, stone circle 50m WNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM20. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Druidstone, stone circle 50m WNW of?

Druidstone is a Bronze Age stone circle located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, positioned approximately 50 metres west-northwest of the village from which it takes its name. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM20.

What period does Druidstone, stone circle 50m WNW of date from?

Druidstone, stone circle 50m WNW 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 Druidstone, stone circle 50m WNW of?

Druidstone, stone circle 50m WNW 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 SM20.

What other scheduled monuments are near Druidstone, stone circle 50m WNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Loanend,stone circle,200m N of (2.3 km), Cothiemuir Hill, stone circle (2.4 km), The Barmkyn, fort and cairn (2.7 km).

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