What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Newlands as 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.
Newlands stone circle is likely from the Neolithic or Bronze Age, periods when such ritual or ceremonial sites were commonly constructed in Scotland. The purpose of the circle remains unclear, but it may have been used for astronomical observations, seasonal gatherings, or spiritual practices associated with the landscape.
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Places near here
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NewlandsFarmhouse (period Unassigned), Farmstead (period Unassigned) · 509 yd
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Middle ToucksRing Ditch (period Unassigned) · 1388 yd
Burnes MemorialMemorial · 1.3 mi
Carron WoodWood · 1.7 mi
Wood of NewtonWood · 1.9 mi
Woods of DunnottarNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 1.9 mi
Kirktown of Fetteresso, Fetteresso CemeteryCemetery (20th Century) · 2.0 mi
Shell House Info BoardVisitor information · 2.1 mi
BarrasSundial (18th Century), Tower House (18th Century) · 2.1 mi