Scheduled MonumentsScotlandUpper Corskie,stone circle and Pictish symbols 530m SE of
Bronze Age · Stone circle and pictish symbols

Upper Corskie,stone circle and Pictish symbols 530m SE of

Scotland
HES SM6075
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Stone circle and pictish symbols
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Upper Corskie is a Bronze Age stone circle located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, approximately 530 metres south-east of the settlement of Upper Corskie. The monument consists of a ring of standing stones dating to the Bronze Age, representing a significant example of ritual and ceremonial practice during the second millennium before Christ. Associated Pictish symbols carved upon stones at the site indicate later reuse or occupation during the early medieval period, demonstrating the enduring importance of the location across successive cultures. The site is recorded under Historic Environment Scotland INSPIRE reference SM6075.

Upper Corskie,stone circle and Pictish symbols 530m SE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6075. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Upper Corskie,stone circle and Pictish symbols 530m SE of?

Upper Corskie is a Bronze Age stone circle located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, approximately 530 metres south-east of the settlement of Upper Corskie. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6075.

What period does Upper Corskie,stone circle and Pictish symbols 530m SE of date from?

Upper Corskie,stone circle and Pictish symbols 530m SE of dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a stone circle and pictish symbols. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Upper Corskie,stone circle and Pictish symbols 530m SE of?

Upper Corskie,stone circle and Pictish symbols 530m SE 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 SM6075.

What other scheduled monuments are near Upper Corskie,stone circle and Pictish symbols 530m SE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sunhoney,stone circle 240m NW of (5.1 km), East Finnercy,cairn 330m WNW of (5.5 km), Garlogie Wood,hut circles & field system NNW of Garlogie School (5.7 km).

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