What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Nether Balfour as Hut Circle (prehistoric)(possible), Man-made underground passage (prehistoric)(possible), 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.
Nether Balfour is likely associated with the Neolithic or Bronze Age, given the presence of a possible stone circle and prehistoric hut circles. Such sites were often used for ritual, communal gatherings, or seasonal habitation, reflecting early agricultural or ceremonial practices in the landscape.
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Places near here
Nether Balfour CottagesCottage(s) (period Unassigned) · 221 yd
Nether BalfourQuern(s) (period Unassigned) · 366 yd
StrathlunachFarmhouse (period Unassigned), Farmstead (period Unassigned) · 504 yd
Brig O' LeadSand and Gravel Workings (period Unassigned) · 1210 yd
Asloun CastleTower House (medieval) · 1.4 mi
Terpersie CastleTower House (medieval) · 1.9 mi
Alford War MemorialMemorial · 2.1 mi
MontgarrieNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 2.2 mi
Edinbanchory HillMountain / peak · 3.4 mi
Brux HillMountain / peak · 3.4 mi
Priests' WoodForest · 4.5 mi