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What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Pitglassie 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.
Pitglassie is a recumbent stone circle, likely dating to the Neolithic or early Bronze Age, and would have been used for ceremonial or astronomical purposes. Such sites often held significance in prehistoric rituals related to the sun, seasons, or community gatherings.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Upper PitglassieFarm Labourers Cottage (period Unassigned), Farmhouse (period Unassigned), Farmstead (period Unassigned) · 947 yd
Mid PitglassieFarmstead (period Unassigned) · 1060 yd
Hill of CarlincraigArchaeological Feature (period Unknown) · 1466 yd
BrownhillCist (period Unassigned), Beaker (period Unassigned)(possible), Knife (bronze)(period Unassigned) · 1639 yd
War MemorialMemorial · 2.0 mi
Hill of DenmossMountain / peak · 2.1 mi
Scobach WoodWood · 3.1 mi
ArdfourNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 3.1 mi
Kirk HillMountain / peak · 3.2 mi
Rappla WoodForest · 3.5 mi
The GlenDronach DistilleryHeritage attraction · 3.7 mi
Lower WoodtownNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 4.3 miOther information
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