Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Achavanich Stone Circle
In or near Latheron.
Achavanich Stone Circle — archaeological in scotland highlands.
David Purchase — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Achavanich Stone Circle is a archaeological located in scotland highlands. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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Place summary
Achavanich Stone Circle is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. This stone circle features a series of standing stones arranged in a circular formation. Its significance lies in its contribution to the understanding of prehistoric ritual practices in the region. Visitors can explore the site and observe the stones set against the dramatic Highland landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 58.3569, -3.3895
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW5 6DX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Sources
- osm: w782759661 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q1529774 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Achavanich Stone Circle?
- Achavanich Stone Circle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KW5 6DX).
- What is Achavanich Stone Circle?
- Achavanich Stone Circle — archaeological in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Achavanich Stone Circle?
- Drivers can use postcode KW5 6DX.
- How do I get to Achavanich Stone Circle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW5 6DX. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.