What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Backhill of Drachlaw as 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.
Backhill of Drachlaw is likely associated with the Neolithic or Bronze Age, given the context of stone circles in Scotland. Such sites were often used for ceremonial, astronomical, or communal purposes, though specific folklore or meaning related to this site is not recorded.
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Places near here
Backhill of DrachlawFarmhouse (period Unassigned), Farmstead (period Unassigned) · 227 yd
ShielburnFarmstead (period Unassigned) · 655 yd
Newton of FortrieEnclosure(s) (period Unassigned) · 1468 yd
Hill of CarlincraigArchaeological Feature (period Unknown) · 1.1 mi
Scobach WoodWood · 1.6 mi
Hill of DenmossMountain / peak · 2.8 mi
Clunie HillMountain / peak · 3.1 mi
The GlenDronach DistilleryHeritage attraction · 3.3 mi
Turriff CastleCastle (medieval), Motte (medieval)(possible) · 3.8 mi
Mercat CrossMemorial · 3.8 mi
Cottown WoodForest · 3.9 mi
Forgue War MemorialMemorial · 3.9 mi