
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Arran, Machrie Moor as Standing Stone (prehistoric)(possible). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Likely dating to the Late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age, the standing stones of Machrie Moor on Arran are part of a dense concentration of megalithic monuments, possibly linked to ritual or ceremonial activity. Some stones are associated with cairns and burial sites, suggesting a funerary or commemorative function.
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Places near here
Standing StoneArchaeological place · 89 yd
Moss Farm, ArranHut Circle(s) (prehistoric) · 111 yd
Fingal’s Cauldron SeatHeritage attraction · 390 yd
Arran, Moss FarmFarmstead (19th Century) - (20th Century), Horse Engine Platform (19th Century) - (20th Century) · 402 yd
Welcome to Machrie MoorVisitor information · 490 yd
Machrie Moor Stone Circle 4Heritage attraction · 519 yd
Arran, BurnbankFarmstead (post Medieval) · 873 yd
King's CaveCave · 1.6 mi
Uamh BhristeCave · 1.9 mi
Cnoc a' Choire MhòirMountain / peak · 2.3 mi
The DoonMountain / peak · 2.3 mi
Arran, BlackwaterfootNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 2.5 miOther information
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