Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSunhoney,stone circle 240m NW of
Bronze Age · Stone circle

Sunhoney,stone circle 240m NW of

Scotland
HES SM44
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Stone circle
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Sunhoney Stone Circle is a Bronze Age monument located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, situated approximately 240 metres northwest of Sunhoney itself. The circle comprises standing stones arranged in the typical recumbent stone circle form characteristic of northeast Scotland, a distinctive regional variant of Bronze Age ceremonial monuments. Dating to the Bronze Age, the monument reflects the ritual and communal practices of prehistoric populations in the area. The site remains an important example of Bronze Age architectural tradition in Aberdeenshire and contributes to understanding the distribution and function of such ceremonial complexes across northern Britain.

Sunhoney,stone circle 240m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM44. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Sunhoney,stone circle 240m NW of?

Sunhoney Stone Circle is a Bronze Age monument located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, situated approximately 240 metres northwest of Sunhoney itself. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM44.

What period does Sunhoney,stone circle 240m NW of date from?

Sunhoney,stone circle 240m 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.

Who is responsible for protecting Sunhoney,stone circle 240m NW of?

Sunhoney,stone circle 240m 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 SM44.

What other scheduled monuments are near Sunhoney,stone circle 240m NW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Midmar, Church, settlement and (Cunningar) motte (1.5 km), Barmekin of Echt, fort, Barmekin Hill (1.7 km), Christchurch, stone circle and standing stone, Midmar (1.8 km).

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