Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHill of Fiddes, stone circle
Bronze Age · Stone circle

Hill of Fiddes, stone circle

Scotland
HES SM24
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Stone circle
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hill of Fiddes is a Bronze Age stone circle situated in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The monument consists of standing stones arranged in a circular formation, characteristic of the ritual and ceremonial landscapes created during the Bronze Age in northern Britain. Stone circles of this type typically date to the second millennium BCE and represent significant communal gathering places, likely serving functions connected to seasonal ceremonies, astronomical observation, or burial practices. The site contributes to our understanding of Bronze Age settlement patterns and religious practices in the northeast of Scotland.

Hill of Fiddes, stone circle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM24. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hill of Fiddes, stone circle?

Hill of Fiddes is a Bronze Age stone circle situated in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM24.

What period does Hill of Fiddes, stone circle date from?

Hill of Fiddes, stone circle 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 Hill of Fiddes, stone circle?

Hill of Fiddes, stone circle 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 SM24.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hill of Fiddes, stone circle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Esslemont Castle (5.4 km), 4 Tillygreig Cottages, hut circles 540m and 570m W of (5.7 km), Annand Memorial,Ellon churchyard (6.6 km).

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