Windmills · Scottish Highlands
standing stone 240m W of Hillhead of Barra
In or near Oldmeldrum.
standing stone 240m W of Hillhead of Barra — a post mill in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Richard Webb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Inverurie · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
standing stone 240m W of Hillhead of Barra is a post mill located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the linked Wikipedia article for further details on its history, architecture and visiting information.
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Place summary
The standing stone, located 240 metres west of Hillhead of Barra in the Scottish Highlands, is a notable prehistoric monument. Its significance lies in its age and placement, characteristic of ancient ceremonial sites. The stone is part of the region's rich archaeological heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 57.3140, -2.3475
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB51 0JR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
- Nearest railway station
- Inverurie — 3.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56661345 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is standing stone 240m W of Hillhead of Barra?
- standing stone 240m W of Hillhead of Barra is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB51 0JR).
- What is standing stone 240m W of Hillhead of Barra?
- standing stone 240m W of Hillhead of Barra — a post mill in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to standing stone 240m W of Hillhead of Barra?
- The nearest railway station is Inverurie, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB51 0JR.
- Is standing stone 240m W of Hillhead of Barra free to visit?
- Yes, standing stone 240m W of Hillhead of Barra is free to enter.
- How do I get to standing stone 240m W of Hillhead of Barra?
- The nearest railway station is Inverurie, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB51 0JR.