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Bronze Age · Stone circle

Tamnagorn, stone circle 300m E of

Scotland
HES SM49
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Stone circle
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Tamnagorn is a Bronze Age stone circle located approximately 300 metres east of Tamnagorn in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The monument belongs to the tradition of megalithic circles characteristic of north-eastern Scotland during the Bronze Age, a period of significant ritual and ceremonial practice in the region. The site is registered with Historic Environment Scotland under the designation reference SM49, indicating its protected status as a scheduled monument of archaeological importance. Stone circles of this type typically served communal and ceremonial functions within Bronze Age societies, though the precise ritual significance of individual sites remains subject to scholarly interpretation.

Tamnagorn, stone circle 300m E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM49. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tamnagorn, stone circle 300m E of?

Tamnagorn is a Bronze Age stone circle located approximately 300 metres east of Tamnagorn in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM49.

What period does Tamnagorn, stone circle 300m E of date from?

Tamnagorn, stone circle 300m E 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 Tamnagorn, stone circle 300m E of?

Tamnagorn, stone circle 300m E 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 SM49.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tamnagorn, stone circle 300m E of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hill of Bandodle, farmstead 210m SSE of (1.4 km), Auchmore Farm, hut circle 80m NW of (2.9 km), Old Kirk of Tough, standing stone 165m N of Forkins of Midmar (3 km).

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