
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Kirkton of Bourtie as Cup Marked Stone (prehistoric)(possible), Recumbent Stone Circle (neolithic) - (bronze Age). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
The Kirkton of Bourtie stone is likely Neolithic or Bronze Age in date, based on its association with a Recumbent Stone Circle. Cup marked stones often held ritual or ceremonial significance, possibly linked to astronomical observations or seasonal festivals.
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Places near here
Kirkton Of Bourtie Stone CircleArchaeological place · 8 yd
Kirkton of BourtieSpindle Whorl (period Unassigned)(possible) · 175 yd
Kirktown of Bourtie, Old ManseManse (period Unassigned) · 330 yd
Bourtie Parish ChurchChurch (19th Century) (1806) · 397 yd
Garioch Heritage CentreMuseum · 2.4 mi
Inverurie War MemorialMemorial · 2.6 mi
Inverurie, Inverurie AcademyNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 2.8 mi
The Bass and Little BassCastle · 2.9 mi
Den WoodWood · 3.4 mi
Kinkell ChurchHeritage attraction · 3.7 mi
Daviot War MemorialMemorial · 3.8 miOther information
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