What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Ellon 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.
Ellon is likely associated with the Neolithic or Bronze Age, based on its classification as a stone circle. Such sites were often used for ceremonial, astronomical, or communal gatherings, though specific folklore or meaning related to this site has not been recorded.
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Places near here
Ellon, New BridgeRoad Bridge (period Unassigned) · 221 yd
Ellon, Bridge Street, Neil Ross SquareSquare (post Medieval) · 232 yd
Ellon, Old Bridge of EllonRoad Bridge (period Unassigned) · 245 yd
Ellon, Station Road, Victoria HallDrill Hall (first World War), Hall (20th Century) · 375 yd
Ellon War MemorialMemorial · 477 yd
McDonald Park ObeliskMemorial · 563 yd
Ellon Castle GardensHeritage attraction · 709 yd
Ellon CastleCastle (medieval) · 758 yd
Castle of EsslemontCastle (medieval), Moated Site (medieval), Tower House(s) (medieval) · 1.4 mi
Plodhill WoodWood · 1.8 mi
Upper ArdgrainNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 2.0 mi
Logierieve WoodPicnic place · 2.9 miOther information
Photo: Iain Lees · CC BY-SA 2.0