What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Potterton 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.
Potterton is a recumbent stone circle dating to the Neolithic or early Bronze Age. Such monuments are often associated with ceremonial or ritual use, possibly linked to astronomical observations or seasonal gatherings.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
The Temple StonesArchaeological place · 9 yd
Home Farm of PottertonFarmhouse (period Unassigned), Farmstead (period Unassigned) · 458 yd
Mill of PottertonWatermill (period Unassigned) · 692 yd
MilldenFarmstead (period Unassigned) · 828 yd
Belhelvie War MemorialMemorial · 1.3 mi
Hill of Tramaud Landfill SiteMountain or hill · 1.8 mi
Gustav: Blackdog Rock, North SeaBrig (19th Century) · 1.9 mi
Mary of Banff: Balmedie Beach, Belhelvie, North SeaSchooner (20th Century) · 2.1 mi
Scotstown Moor Local Nature ReserveNature reserve · 3.0 mi
Craibadona MossForest · 3.9 mi
Malcolm Hay Memorial FountainMemorial · 4.5 mi
Aberdeen, Benholm's LodgePublic House (20th Century), Tower House (17th Century) · 4.7 miOther information
Photo: Anne Burgess · CC BY-SA 2.0