
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Kinellar Churchyard as Stone Circle (neolithic) - (bronze Age)(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.
Likely dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age, the stone circle at Kinellar Churchyard may have been used for ceremonial or ritual purposes, reflecting early agricultural or funerary traditions. Local folklore sometimes associates such sites with ancient gatherings or supernatural activity, though specific traditions are not widely recorded.
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Places near here
Kinellar Parish ChurchBurial Ground (medieval), Church (medieval), Knocking Stone (period Unknown), Stone (period Unknown), Stone Circle (neolithic) - (bronze Age)(possible), Wall(s) (19th Century) · 45 yd
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KirktonNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 153 yd
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Kintore, MidmillNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 1.4 mi
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Tappie TowerViewpoint · 1.8 mi
Tyrebagger TowerCastle, fort or tower · 1.8 mi
Hill of Hatton WoodForest · 2.0 mi
Wrat ParkForest · 2.6 mi
Castle of HallforestCastle (medieval), Tower House (medieval) · 2.8 miOther information
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