Scheduled MonumentsScotlandStone circle, 365m WSW of Raich Farm
365m wsw of raich farm

Stone circle, 365m WSW of Raich Farm

Scotland
HES SM42
Site type
365m wsw of raich farm
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Stone circle, 365m WSW of Raich Farm is a Bronze Age ceremonial monument located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The circle comprises a ring of standing stones typical of the prehistoric tradition of monumental stone construction that characterised the Bronze Age in northern Scotland, dating to approximately the second millennium BC. Such circles served ritual and communal functions within Bronze Age societies, likely associated with ceremonies, gatherings, and astronomical observations. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland national record under designation SM42, ensuring its protection as a scheduled ancient monument of archaeological significance.

Stone circle, 365m WSW of Raich Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM42. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stone circle, 365m WSW of Raich Farm?

Stone circle, 365m WSW of Raich Farm is a Bronze Age ceremonial monument located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM42.

Who is responsible for protecting Stone circle, 365m WSW of Raich Farm?

Stone circle, 365m WSW of Raich Farm 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 SM42.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stone circle, 365m WSW of Raich Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stone circle, 660m NW of Hillhead of Frendraught (1.1 km), Conzie Castle and Doocot (2.5 km), Yonder Bognie stone circle, 215m NNE of Wardend (2.8 km).

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