What is recorded here
A named place photographed at this map point in Na h-Eileanan Siar.
Achmore Stone Circle is likely a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age ritual or ceremonial site, common in the Scottish islands during this period. Such stone circles were often used for seasonal gatherings, astronomical observations, or burial rites, though specific folklore or use for this site is not recorded.
Places near here
A fallen stone at the Achmore Stone CircleStanding or carved stone · 22 yd
Achmore Stone CircleVisitor information · 62 yd
Lewis, AchmoreStone Circle (neolithic) - (bronze Age)(possible) · 79 yd
ÈitsealMountain / peak · 1.1 mi
OidreabhalMountain / peak · 1.2 mi
Memorial to the settlement of DeanstonHeritage place · 2.0 mi
Deanston Land Reclamation Project MemorialMemorial · 2.1 mi
Gillebish, LewisShieling Hut(s) (post Medieval)(possible) · 2.2 mi
Loch A' Bhuna, LewisShieling Hut(s) (post Medieval)(possible) · 2.3 mi
Liurbost Community WoodlandForest or wood · 2.6 mi
Otter prints on the little beach where the Creed enters Loch an OisBeach · 2.7 mi
Stream and Beach Loch MhicLeodBeach · 3.2 miOther information
Photo: David Purchase · CC BY-SA 2.0