Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Loanhead Stone Circle
In or near Daviot.
Loanhead Stone Circle — archaeological in scotland highlands. Operated by Historic Environment Scotland.
Alan Murray-Rust — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Inverurie · 7.6 km
About
Loanhead Stone Circle is a archaeological located in scotland highlands. Operated by Historic Environment Scotland. 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
Loanhead Stone Circle is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. This ancient monument features a circle of standing stones, indicative of prehistoric ritual practices. The site is significant for its historical and cultural value, offering insights into early human activity in the region. Visitors can explore the surrounding landscape, which adds to the site's atmospheric presence.
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- Coordinates
- 57.3494, -2.4209
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB51 0JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
- Nearest railway station
- Inverurie — 7.6 km
Sources
- osm: w675968993 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q1673104 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Loanhead Stone Circle?
- Loanhead Stone Circle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB51 0JH).
- What is Loanhead Stone Circle?
- Loanhead Stone Circle — archaeological in scotland highlands. Operated by Historic Environment Scotland.
- How do I get to Loanhead Stone Circle?
- The nearest railway station is Inverurie, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB51 0JH.
- How do I get to Loanhead Stone Circle?
- The nearest railway station is Inverurie, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB51 0JH.