What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Auchmachar as Recumbent Stone Circle (neolithic) - (bronze Age). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Auchmachar is a Neolithic recumbent stone circle, likely dating to between 2500 and 2000 BCE. These monuments are thought to have had ceremonial or ritual significance, possibly linked to astronomical observations or seasonal festivals.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
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Photo: Ewen Rennie · CC BY-SA 2.0