What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Kirkhill as Stone Circle (neolithic) - (bronze Age)(possible). 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.
Likely dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age, Kirkhill stone circle may have been used for ceremonial or astronomical purposes. Local folklore or specific meaning is not recorded.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Kirkhill CottagesCottage(s) (period Unassigned) · 530 yd
KirkhillFarmhouse (period Unassigned), Farmstead (period Unassigned) · 686 yd
Kirk BurnBurnt Mound (prehistoric) · 809 yd
Wamphray ChurchCross (early Medieval) · 1155 yd
Howgill FellMountain / peak · 1218 yd
Fingland FellMountain / peak · 1425 yd
Dundoran PlantationForest · 1.6 mi
Castle KnoweFort (prehistoric)(possible) · 2.6 mi
PoldeanTower House (medieval) · 3.4 mi
Beldcraig WoodForest · 3.8 mi
Johnstonebridge, CemeteryCemetery (20th Century) · 3.9 mi
BearholmDitch (period Unassigned), No Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 4.6 mi