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Old Keig is a Bronze Age stone circle located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, approximately 250 metres north-west of the settlement of Old Keig. The monument comprises a recumbent stone circle, a distinctive type found in the north-east of Scotland, characterised by a large stone laid horizontally on the ground flanked by two upright portal stones. Dating to the Bronze Age, the circle represents an important example of prehistoric ritual and ceremonial practice in the region. The site is recorded under Historic Environment Scotland designation reference SM40.
Old Keig, stone circle 250m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM40. View the official record →
Old Keig is a Bronze Age stone circle located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, approximately 250 metres north-west of the settlement of Old Keig. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM40.
Old Keig, stone circle 250m NW 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.
Old Keig, stone circle 250m NW 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 SM40.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Barmkyn, fort and cairn (0.7 km), Cothiemuir Hill, stone circle (2.1 km), Druidsfield stone circle, Montgarrie (2.4 km).
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