
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Arran, Machrie Moor 2 as Cist (neolithic) - (bronze Age), Inhumation (prehistoric)(possible), Stone Circle (neolithic) - (bronze Age), Flake(s) (flint)(period Unassigned), Food Vessel (period Unassigned), Millstone(s) (period Unassigned). 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.
Neolithic cist and stone circle, possibly used during the Bronze Age. The site reflects early burial and ritual practices in western Scotland.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Machrie Moor Stone Circle 2Archaeological place · 4 yd
Machrie Moor Stone Circle 1Archaeological place · 78 yd
Machrie Moor Stone Circle 4Heritage attraction · 152 yd
Welcome to Machrie MoorVisitor information · 183 yd
Arran, Moss FarmFarmstead (19th Century) - (20th Century), Horse Engine Platform (19th Century) - (20th Century) · 249 yd
Fingal’s Cauldron SeatHeritage attraction · 280 yd
Arran, BurnbankFarmstead (post Medieval) · 1514 yd
King's CaveCave · 1.9 mi
Uamh BhristeCave · 2.1 mi
Cnoc a' Choire MhòirMountain / peak · 2.3 mi
Garbh ThorrMountain / peak · 2.5 mi
Arran, BlackwaterfootNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 2.6 miOther information
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