Stone circles · Scottish Highlands
Sheldon stone circle
In or near Oldmeldrum.
Sheldon stone circle — a stone circle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Scott Cormie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Inverurie · 5.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Sheldon stone circle is a stone circle located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Sheldon stone circle is a prehistoric stone circle located in the Scottish Highlands. Its significance lies in its ancient construction, typical of Neolithic sites in the region. The circle is an example of the area's rich archaeological heritage.
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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: way/1196164611 (ODbL)
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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 — a stone circle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- 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.
- Is Sheldon stone circle free to visit?
- Yes, Sheldon stone circle is free to enter.
- 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.