Scheduled MonumentsScotlandParkhouse Hill stone circle (Aikey Brae)

Parkhouse Hill stone circle (Aikey Brae)

Scotland
HES SM2
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Overview

History & significance

Parkhouse Hill stone circle, also known as Aikey Brae, is a Bronze Age monument located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The circle consists of standing stones arranged in a roughly circular formation typical of prehistoric ritual and ceremonial sites in northeast Scotland. Dating to the Bronze Age, the monument represents an important example of the stone circle tradition that flourished across northern Britain during the second millennium BCE. The site reflects the considerable organisational effort and cultural significance attached to such monuments by prehistoric communities in the region.

Parkhouse Hill stone circle (Aikey Brae) is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Parkhouse Hill stone circle (Aikey Brae)?

Parkhouse Hill stone circle, also known as Aikey Brae, is a Bronze Age monument located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2.

Who is responsible for protecting Parkhouse Hill stone circle (Aikey Brae)?

Parkhouse Hill stone circle (Aikey Brae) 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 SM2.

What other scheduled monuments are near Parkhouse Hill stone circle (Aikey Brae)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deer Abbey (1.5 km), Old Deer, Old Parish Church (2.1 km), Clackriach Castle (2.6 km).

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