What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Clachan of Kirkton as Stone Circle (neolithic) - (bronze Age)(possible). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1km. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Dated to the Neolithic period with possible Bronze Age use, the Clachan of Kirkton is a stone circle likely used for ceremonial or communal gatherings. Its alignment and positioning may reflect astronomical or seasonal significance, common in prehistoric Scottish monuments.
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Places near here
KirktonEnclosure (period Unassigned)(possible) · 153 yd
Kirkton of Lochalsh, Lochalsh Parish Church, ChurchyardChurchyard (17th Century) · 252 yd
Kirkton of Lochalsh, Lochalsh Parish ChurchChurch (19th Century) · 265 yd
AvernishTownship (period Unassigned) · 1570 yd
Sgùrr MòrMountain / peak · 1587 yd
Auchtertyre HillMountain / peak · 1.2 mi
Lochalsh War MemorialMemorial · 1.3 mi
Coille na TotaigWood · 2.9 mi
Fernaig WoodNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 3.1 mi
Eilean Donan CastleCastle (medieval), Fort (period Unassigned), War Memorial (20th Century) · 3.3 mi