Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Sheldon stone circle
In or near Oldmeldrum.
Sheldon stone circle — archaeological in scotland highlands.
Scott Cormie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Inverurie · 5.6 km
About
Sheldon 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
Sheldon stone circle is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It features a series of upright stones arranged in a circular formation, indicative of ancient ritualistic practices. The site provides insight into prehistoric life and the cultural significance of stone circles in Scotland. Visitors can explore the surrounding landscape, which enhances the experience of this historical monument.
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- Coordinates
- 57.3147, -2.2956
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB51 0JU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
- Nearest railway station
- Inverurie — 5.6 km
Sources
- osm: w1196164611 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q15277091 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sheldon stone circle?
- Sheldon stone circle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB51 0JU).
- What is Sheldon stone circle?
- Sheldon stone circle — archaeological in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Sheldon stone circle?
- The nearest railway station is Inverurie, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB51 0JU.
- How do I get to Sheldon stone circle?
- The nearest railway station is Inverurie, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB51 0JU.