
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Hill of Laithers as Rig and Furrow (medieval) - (post Medieval), Ring Ditch(s) (period Unassigned)(possible), Standing Stone (prehistoric), Unenclosed Settlement (period Unassigned)(possible). 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.
The standing stone at the Hill of Laithers is likely prehistoric in origin, potentially dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age. Its purpose remains unclear, but such stones often held ritual, territorial, or astronomical significance. Local folklore or specific use is not recorded.
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Places near here
MilnbankCottage (period Unassigned), Farmhouse (period Unassigned), Farmstead (period Unassigned) · 589 yd
Backhill of ArdmiddleHouse (period Unassigned) · 756 yd
Scobach WoodWood · 853 yd
Mains of LaithersEnclosure (period Unassigned), Hall (period Unassigned)(possible) · 904 yd
Mains of CarnousieCinerary Urn (period Unassigned), Pygmy Cup (period Unassigned), Toggle (bone)(period Unassigned) · 1.5 mi
ArdfourNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 1.6 mi
Auldtown HillMountain / peak · 2.3 mi
Clunie HillMountain / peak · 2.6 mi
Cottown WoodForest · 2.7 mi
Turriff CastleCastle (medieval), Motte (medieval)(possible) · 2.8 mi
Mercat CrossMemorial · 2.9 mi
Turriff, CemeteryCemetery (19th Century) · 3.4 miOther information
Photo: Anne Burgess · CC BY-SA 2.0