Scheduled MonumentsScotlandStone circle, 660m NW of Hillhead of Frendraught
660m nw of hillhead of frendraught

Stone circle, 660m NW of Hillhead of Frendraught

Scotland
HES SM13790
Site type
660m nw of hillhead of frendraught
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Stone circle, 660m NW of Hillhead of Frendraught is a Neolithic or Bronze Age ritual monument located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The site consists of a circular arrangement of standing stones typical of the prehistoric ceremonial structures common throughout northeast Scotland during the third and second millennia BCE. Such circles are considered among the most significant archaeological evidence of Neolithic and Bronze Age social organisation and spiritual practice in Britain. The monument's survival into the modern period makes it an important resource for understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and ritual activities in the Grampian region.

Stone circle, 660m NW of Hillhead of Frendraught is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13790. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stone circle, 660m NW of Hillhead of Frendraught?

Stone circle, 660m NW of Hillhead of Frendraught is a Neolithic or Bronze Age ritual monument located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13790.

Who is responsible for protecting Stone circle, 660m NW of Hillhead of Frendraught?

Stone circle, 660m NW of Hillhead of Frendraught 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 SM13790.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stone circle, 660m NW of Hillhead of Frendraught?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stone circle, 365m WSW of Raich Farm (1.1 km), Conzie Castle and Doocot (2.5 km), Yonder Bognie stone circle, 215m NNE of Wardend (3.1 km).

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