What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Kirkgunzeon as 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.
Likely dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age, the Kirkgunzeon stone circle may have been used for ceremonial, astronomical, or communal gatherings. Little specific folklore or detailed meaning is recorded for this site.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
KirkgunzeonDovecot (period Unassigned) · 31 yd
Kirkgunzeon Parish ChurchBurial Ground (18th Century), Church (18th Century), War Memorial(s) (20th Century) · 118 yd
Kirkgunzeon, Village BridgeRoad Bridge (period Unassigned) · 173 yd
Kirkgunzeon, War MemorialWar Memorial (20th Century) · 514 yd
Corra CastleTower House (medieval) · 557 yd
Drumcoltran TowerTower House (medieval) · 1.0 mi
Lotus HillMountain / peak · 2.3 mi
Barluith HillMountain / peak · 2.3 mi
Lochfern WoodForest · 2.6 mi
Edingham MossForest · 3.1 mi
Dalbeattie, CemeteryCemetery (19th Century) · 3.6 mi
The Granite GardenMemorial · 3.7 miOther information
Photo: Colin Kinnear · CC BY-SA 2.0