Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Glasshel Stone Circle
In or near Torphins.
Glasshel Stone Circle — archaeological in scotland highlands.
Bill Harrison — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Riverside Halt · 8.2 km
About
Glasshel 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
Glasshel 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, indicative of Neolithic rituals. The site offers insight into the prehistoric landscape and the cultural practices of ancient communities in the region. Visitors can explore the surrounding area, which is characterised by its natural beauty and rugged terrain.
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- Coordinates
- 57.0867, -2.5810
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB31 4DE
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- Nearest railway station
- Riverside Halt — 8.2 km
Sources
- osm: n6010987872 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q27883229 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Glasshel Stone Circle?
- Glasshel Stone Circle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB31 4DE).
- What is Glasshel Stone Circle?
- Glasshel Stone Circle — archaeological in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Glasshel Stone Circle?
- The nearest railway station is Riverside Halt, about 8.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB31 4DE.
- How do I get to Glasshel Stone Circle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB31 4DE. It sits within the West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine parliamentary constituency.